| 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 | $250.81 | 3.408% | $259.3576 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 10.852% | $75.0468 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.37 | 8.452% | $88.2474 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.56 | 9.668% | $79.5751 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.49 | 5.681% | $170.6642 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.43 | 7.195% | $114.0876 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 11.148% | $188.1513 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.64 | $975.1300 | $975.14 | $975.15 | $975.20 | |