| 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 | $248.59 | 4.560% | $259.9257 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.97 | 8.363% | $121.3341 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.37 | 9.732% | $49.7854 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.99 | 8.782% | $20.6577 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.81 | 5.529% | $10.3524 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.29 | 9.799% | $259.4441 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 3.853% | $166.6633 | $166.66 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.50 | $888.1627 | $888.16 | $888.20 | $888.20 | |