| 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 | $248.38 | 4.828% | $260.3718 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.81 | 7.783% | $249.8518 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 10.785% | $178.3195 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 9.392% | $177.1713 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.84 | 7.574% | $242.9451 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.56 | 13.453% | $77.7834 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.57 | 13.416% | $67.5619 | $67.56 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.08 | $1,254.0048 | $1,254.00 | $1,253.95 | $1,254.10 | |