| 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 | $248.56 | 4.499% | $259.7427 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.48 | 7.440% | $140.1877 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.30 | 6.556% | $249.6607 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.76 | 4.572% | $218.3045 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.38 | 11.781% | $171.4497 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.28 | 7.257% | $130.0813 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.60 | 3.748% | $21.3721 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.36 | $1,190.7987 | $1,190.79 | $1,190.80 | $1,190.80 | |