| 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 | $249.30 | 4.235% | $259.8579 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.44 | 3.150% | $108.7614 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.57 | 7.477% | $33.9305 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.47 | 4.356% | $179.9828 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.68 | 10.216% | $69.0834 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.96 | 8.818% | $29.3373 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 13.488% | $105.0104 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.95 | $785.9637 | $785.96 | $786.00 | $786.00 | |