| 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 | $250.56 | 3.365% | $258.9913 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.79 | 11.356% | $155.6646 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.73 | 13.418% | $75.6838 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.67 | 6.126% | $140.7974 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.29 | 8.273% | $46.8714 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.77 | 8.438% | $188.4327 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.78 | 7.741% | $223.8642 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.59 | $1,090.3054 | $1,090.29 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.40 | |