| 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 | $250.83 | 3.661% | $260.0129 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.74 | 7.750% | $98.8499 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 12.480% | $98.555 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.80 | 3.866% | $84.9624 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.70 | 12.648% | $203.5549 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 12.378% | $149.8336 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 12.805% | $167.8877 | $167.89 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.85 | $1,063.6564 | $1,063.65 | $1,063.65 | $1,063.70 | |