| 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 | $249.50 | 4.547% | $260.8448 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.64 | 10.802% | $187.9645 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 11.448% | $31.0048 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 13.565% | $83.4703 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 13.679% | $20.0075 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.81 | 7.498% | $58.9197 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.60 | 10.219% | $44.7489 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.47 | $686.9605 | $686.95 | $686.90 | $686.90 | |