| 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 | 4.501% | $262.0676 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.67 | 5.871% | $55.7623 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.62 | 10.517% | $159.8297 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.26 | 11.672% | $87.3945 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.60 | 6.794% | $173.647 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.39 | 6.513% | $86.6909 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.26 | 11.565% | $94.0047 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.58 | $919.3967 | $919.39 | $919.40 | $919.40 | |