| 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 | $247.89 | 4.794% | $259.7738 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.30 | 3.816% | $121.7762 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 10.743% | $155.9483 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.40 | 10.704% | $210.7804 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 9.519% | $93.6387 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.52 | 4.180% | $39.0883 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.62 | 13.617% | $234.7554 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.05 | $1,115.7611 | $1,115.77 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.80 | |