| 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 | $249.69 | 4.444% | $260.7862 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 8.365% | $53.9008 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 11.448% | $153.4193 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.80 | 5.787% | $238.867 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.94 | 9.534% | $38.2712 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.32 | 4.413% | $58.8054 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.62 | 12.553% | $175.155 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.77 | $979.2049 | $979.22 | $979.15 | $979.30 | |