| 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 | $243.64 | 6.707% | $259.9809 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 7.825% | $268.8293 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.72 | 13.330% | $200.2768 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 6.141% | $8.0773 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.41 | 9.581% | $162.6292 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.52 | 11.209% | $186.2973 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.38 | 8.693% | $191.7127 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.60 | $1,277.8035 | $1,277.81 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.80 | |