| 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 | $249.69 | 4.486% | $260.8911 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.89 | 6.440% | $121.2245 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 4.594% | $138.0118 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.40 | 10.336% | $150.4983 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 11.609% | $108.1491 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.78 | 9.283% | $109.0426 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.31 | 6.518% | $159.042 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.92 | $1,046.8594 | $1,046.85 | $1,046.85 | $1,046.70 | |