| 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 | $250.42 | 3.849% | $260.0587 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.82 | 6.868% | $72.4779 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.43 | 3.567% | $131.9754 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 13.476% | $256.3082 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.32 | 7.475% | $205.6212 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.98 | 4.542% | $212.1994 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.53 | 4.335% | $79.8476 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.37 | $1,218.4884 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | |