| 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 | $250.70 | 3.738% | $260.0712 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 13.160% | $74.414 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.63 | 6.512% | $67.7736 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.82 | 4.578% | $85.5657 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.98 | 4.672% | $228.164 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.37 | 5.834% | $175.0177 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.96 | 10.438% | $6.5821 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.22 | $897.5883 | $897.58 | $897.50 | $897.70 | |