| 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 | $248.40 | 4.315% | $259.1185 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.35 | 8.464% | $242.2543 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.69 | 3.557% | $209.8997 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.47 | 12.654% | $269.7725 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.94 | 5.193% | $200.8555 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.28 | 11.821% | $253.0286 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.66 | 8.467% | $241.5126 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,553.79 | $1,676.4417 | $1,676.44 | $1,676.40 | $1,676.50 | |