| 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 | $249.73 | 4.242% | $260.3235 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.95 | 7.289% | $78.2673 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.35 | 13.331% | $29.8627 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.75 | 11.425% | $249.3134 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.56 | 13.134% | $30.0484 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.63 | 7.682% | $199.8901 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.47 | 12.498% | $178.2756 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.44 | $1,025.9810 | $1,025.98 | $1,025.95 | $1,026.00 | |