| 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 | $250.52 | 3.775% | $259.9771 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.95 | 3.804% | $180.5671 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.93 | 11.687% | $102.6739 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.64 | 7.292% | $19.9992 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.46 | 5.143% | $42.5409 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.74 | 3.365% | $237.4708 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.69 | 3.284% | $76.11 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.93 | $919.3390 | $919.34 | $919.30 | $919.40 | |