| 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 | $250.94 | 3.341% | $259.3239 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.64 | 9.386% | $81.6457 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.79 | 6.257% | $187.8518 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.45 | 12.443% | $101.7047 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 7.555% | $156.5893 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.41 | 9.540% | $177.9039 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.88 | 12.524% | $120.2657 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.70 | $1,085.2850 | $1,085.28 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.30 | |