| 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 | $248.57 | 4.571% | $259.9321 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.35 | 7.404% | $33.6712 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.39 | 12.121% | $117.0431 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.97 | 5.435% | $125.436 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 9.857% | $174.2881 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.74 | 12.493% | $159.4476 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.59 | 7.484% | $17.8316 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.26 | $887.6497 | $887.65 | $887.70 | $887.50 | |