| 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 | $249.46 | 4.394% | $260.4213 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.72 | 8.750% | $80.1705 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 4.764% | $217.5739 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 13.803% | $284.1889 | $284.19 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.89 | 12.263% | $88.5643 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.31 | 3.353% | $137.7799 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.99 | 10.566% | $239.9172 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.77 | $1,308.6160 | $1,308.61 | $1,308.55 | $1,308.70 | |