| 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 | $250.99 | 3.239% | $259.1196 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.50 | 8.455% | $69.9535 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.33 | 4.267% | $97.3124 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.69 | 13.418% | $199.2641 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.65 | 10.119% | $237.4716 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.69 | 8.450% | $103.7758 | $103.78 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.31 | 7.835% | $75.8188 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.16 | $1,042.7158 | $1,042.71 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.80 | |