| 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 | $244.45 | 7.414% | $262.5735 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 6.208% | $178.4188 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 12.509% | $268.5252 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.79 | 8.829% | $96.6293 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.90 | 4.659% | $245.844 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.55 | 3.758% | $39.9987 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.60 | 9.567% | $85.024 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.95 | $1,177.0135 | $1,177.01 | $1,177.00 | $1,176.90 | |