| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.26 | 3.703% | $259.5271 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.40 | 3.749% | $61.6269 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.61 | 11.625% | $140.2122 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.56 | 13.523% | $117.5644 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.32 | 13.843% | $261.0648 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.47 | 9.566% | $18.0455 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.39 | 8.528% | $192.5178 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.01 | $1,050.5587 | $1,050.56 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.50 | |