| 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 | $250.86 | 3.750% | $260.2673 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.82 | 11.448% | $82.2709 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.91 | 7.843% | $203.7262 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.54 | 11.590% | $86.5269 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.45 | 10.370% | $45.7484 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 6.796% | $81.9125 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.50 | 5.168% | $11.0426 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.78 | $771.4948 | $771.50 | $771.50 | $771.40 | |