| 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 | $248.39 | 4.570% | $259.7414 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.28 | 3.424% | $8.5635 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.61 | 7.463% | $93.0737 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.87 | 5.846% | $223.1975 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 12.790% | $50.4735 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.60 | 11.518% | $235.9721 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.61 | 8.321% | $253.0487 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.11 | $1,124.0704 | $1,124.06 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.10 | |