| 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 | $250.66 | 3.737% | $260.0272 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.64 | 7.735% | $177.3749 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.63 | 8.825% | $68.1571 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.96 | 4.288% | $238.7778 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.67 | 6.791% | $202.5505 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.93 | 5.814% | $59.1818 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 3.172% | $233.6124 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.92 | $1,239.6817 | $1,239.68 | $1,239.70 | $1,239.80 | |