| 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 | $247.77 | 5.289% | $260.8746 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 4.375% | $16.0216 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.56 | 13.864% | $15.44 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.33 | 6.727% | $91.0701 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.89 | 4.135% | $217.5276 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.97 | 5.140% | $242.8419 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.37 | 9.692% | $235.1467 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.24 | $1,078.9225 | $1,078.92 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.80 | |