| 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 | $249.56 | 4.382% | $260.4957 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 7.464% | $17.1513 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.49 | 13.818% | $108.6848 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.43 | 8.154% | $216.7731 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 9.855% | $250.9967 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 8.467% | $14.0573 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.26 | 7.621% | $192.9214 | $192.92 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.14 | $1,061.0803 | $1,061.08 | $1,061.05 | $1,061.20 | |