| 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 | $250.25 | 3.662% | $259.4142 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 6.708% | $266.5246 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.99 | 13.193% | $76.9599 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.98 | 4.568% | $81.5421 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.51 | 8.767% | $32.0971 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.80 | 12.181% | $60.3534 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.40 | 11.361% | $73.9437 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.70 | $850.8350 | $850.82 | $850.80 | $850.80 | |