| 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 | $250.49 | 3.792% | $259.9886 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.83 | 6.824% | $81.0046 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 9.134% | $172.8573 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.54 | 6.497% | $118.7868 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.33 | 7.567% | $218.716 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.91 | 10.168% | $36.2563 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.38 | 11.160% | $141.5956 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.87 | $1,029.2052 | $1,029.22 | $1,029.20 | $1,029.30 | |