| 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 | $246.56 | 5.434% | $259.9581 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.32 | 11.420% | $46.0387 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.82 | 9.661% | $68.889 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.47 | 8.375% | $180.4119 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 6.800% | $90.7373 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.92 | 3.315% | $194.1495 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.85 | 6.197% | $33.8237 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.90 | $874.0082 | $874.01 | $874.00 | $873.90 | |