| 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 | $244.60 | 6.290% | $259.9853 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.74 | 10.860% | $50.7074 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.30 | 13.581% | $235.4534 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.45 | 13.774% | $258.779 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.91 | 5.721% | $98.2254 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.26 | 12.118% | $88.8647 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.47 | 12.318% | $60.0564 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.73 | $1,052.0716 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.10 | $1,052.20 | |