| 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 | $249.96 | 4.285% | $260.6708 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.48 | 13.293% | $66.2537 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 8.822% | $40.83 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.83 | 13.746% | $88.5285 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.99 | 8.247% | $246.7923 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.54 | 12.856% | $48.0089 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 9.477% | $193.1831 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.78 | $944.2673 | $944.26 | $944.30 | $944.30 | |