| 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 | $250.33 | 7.297% | $268.5966 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.49 | 11.603% | $122.1941 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.43 | 8.338% | $248.5599 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.86 | 12.684% | $65.199 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.56 | 5.712% | $90.4472 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 11.783% | $80.0813 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.31 | 11.286% | $173.9511 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,049.0292 | $1,049.03 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.10 | |