| 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 | $250.78 | 3.817% | $260.3523 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.34 | 12.548% | $186.0869 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.93 | 12.448% | $184.336 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.82 | 7.348% | $85.6852 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.90 | 8.359% | $184.1019 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.87 | 13.180% | $238.6627 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.70 | 13.506% | $140.4069 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.34 | $1,279.6319 | $1,279.64 | $1,279.65 | $1,279.70 | |