| 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 | $248.50 | 4.526% | $259.7471 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.30 | 4.200% | $49.2866 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.97 | 11.870% | $189.0267 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.61 | 12.648% | $220.3508 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.79 | 7.309% | $88.8411 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.70 | 10.774% | $37.3308 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.79 | 8.825% | $243.5395 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.66 | $1,088.1226 | $1,088.13 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.00 | |