| 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 | $245.32 | 6.334% | $260.8586 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 11.111% | $20.6444 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.49 | 5.288% | $44.7369 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 8.424% | $257.7455 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.87 | 4.126% | $157.0949 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.82 | 7.703% | $261.5244 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.28 | 3.348% | $77.8004 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.08 | $1,080.4051 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.30 | |