| 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 | $241.48 | 7.462% | $259.4992 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.97 | 7.262% | $186.6037 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.44 | 5.871% | $181.5052 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.61 | 8.703% | $120.2364 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 7.110% | $267.2716 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.37 | 10.320% | $29.0914 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.44 | 7.554% | $219.8834 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.84 | $1,264.0909 | $1,264.09 | $1,264.10 | $1,264.10 | |