| 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 | $250.57 | 3.619% | $259.6381 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 6.214% | $173.7661 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.73 | 4.686% | $179.7773 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 13.666% | $45.1709 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.87 | 4.357% | $129.267 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.70 | 5.186% | $236.3529 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.40 | 12.722% | $237.1671 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.61 | $1,261.1394 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.30 | |