| 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 | $242.64 | 7.268% | $260.2751 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 4.115% | $260.7768 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.96 | 5.791% | $144.8914 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.26 | 4.691% | $9.6944 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.77 | 6.769% | $126.8095 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.98 | 12.586% | $43.886 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 7.613% | $57.4869 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.50 | $903.8201 | $903.83 | $903.90 | $903.90 | |