| 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 | $249.38 | 5.617% | $263.3877 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 4.684% | $57.9949 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.58 | 8.233% | $269.0456 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.42 | 8.632% | $267.691 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.33 | 8.345% | $78.3659 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.75 | 8.558% | $31.2104 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 12.477% | $209.9946 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.56 | $1,177.6901 | $1,177.69 | $1,177.70 | $1,177.70 | |