| 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 | $248.90 | 5.832% | $263.4158 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.68 | 12.365% | $79.4196 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.83 | 12.233% | $116.5315 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.51 | 6.186% | $80.181 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 3.267% | $249.8752 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.73 | 3.428% | $77.2917 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 6.779% | $260.1457 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.25 | $1,126.8605 | $1,126.87 | $1,126.90 | $1,126.80 | |