| 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 | $250.63 | 3.597% | $259.6452 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.63 | 8.407% | $84.1564 | $84.16 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.55 | 7.666% | $177.1644 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.91 | 7.596% | $161.2972 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.74 | 13.115% | $179.5588 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 7.709% | $96.7981 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.38 | 3.512% | $211.5578 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.71 | $1,170.1779 | $1,170.19 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.30 | |