| 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 | $250.31 | 6.245% | $265.9419 | $265.94 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.79 | 5.105% | $31.3108 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 5.843% | $198.6461 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.91 | 3.849% | $180.6038 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.74 | 11.286% | $273.4742 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.68 | 12.714% | $60.5049 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 7.544% | $269.3117 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.53 | $1,279.7934 | $1,279.78 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.70 | |