| 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 | $249.92 | 4.216% | $260.4566 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 6.238% | $72.9855 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.57 | 4.449% | $93.555 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.31 | 7.380% | $194.6907 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.42 | 4.635% | $53.8033 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.50 | 13.133% | $253.9836 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.36 | 11.365% | $160.7665 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.78 | $1,090.2412 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.40 | |