| 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 | $248.35 | 4.448% | $259.3966 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 5.485% | $74.1138 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.66 | 5.298% | $149.1651 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 5.474% | $40.9134 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.73 | 10.793% | $252.3089 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.68 | 7.739% | $102.0073 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.35 | 10.365% | $153.7936 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.82 | $1,031.6987 | $1,031.70 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.70 | |