| 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 | $246.80 | 5.405% | $260.1395 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.82 | 3.477% | $81.5606 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.98 | 7.105% | $68.5258 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.31 | 11.676% | $40.5496 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.91 | 13.798% | $259.357 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.54 | 11.574% | $179.1209 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.75 | 8.453% | $160.2393 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.11 | $1,049.4927 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.40 | |