| 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 | $248.81 | 4.597% | $260.2478 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.43 | 12.278% | $48.7623 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.66 | 3.625% | $55.6052 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 5.406% | $138.5246 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.55 | 4.657% | $218.2622 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 13.462% | $17.8135 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.43 | 7.565% | $259.6942 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.00 | $998.9098 | $998.90 | $998.85 | $998.90 | |