| 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 | $246.45 | 5.639% | $260.3473 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.99 | 8.365% | $188.5443 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.73 | 13.392% | $139.166 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.73 | 13.324% | $51.8231 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.29 | 12.441% | $93.6521 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.30 | 7.589% | $196.1347 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.44 | 8.786% | $147.3398 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.93 | $1,077.0073 | $1,077.00 | $1,077.00 | $1,076.90 | |