| 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 | $249.62 | 4.300% | $260.3537 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.58 | 9.662% | $241.8924 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.55 | 11.748% | $157.0618 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.42 | 6.526% | $45.1883 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.26 | 10.582% | $37.8854 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.36 | 12.511% | $115.1663 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.98 | 5.219% | $129.3983 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.77 | $986.9462 | $986.95 | $986.95 | $987.10 | |