| 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 | $210.46 | 3.372% | $217.5567 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.62 | 7.465% | $249.9851 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 4.602% | $259.0678 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.65 | 13.369% | $56.2877 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.58 | 13.869% | $206.7633 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.61 | 12.614% | $131.3192 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 7.125% | $135.8881 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.44 | $1,256.8679 | $1,256.88 | $1,256.85 | $1,257.00 | |