| 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 | $248.37 | 4.853% | $260.4234 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.80 | 7.727% | $70.8844 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.74 | 8.857% | $270.7709 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.62 | 3.771% | $58.7551 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 10.383% | $252.3135 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.37 | 9.478% | $140.5369 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.44 | 7.246% | $199.9494 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.92 | $1,253.6336 | $1,253.63 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.60 | |