| 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 | $248.72 | 4.714% | $260.4447 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.95 | 11.591% | $78.0579 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.30 | 6.201% | $57.6671 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 13.472% | $20.1753 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.85 | 3.555% | $243.1989 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.88 | 13.337% | $80.3333 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.66 | 6.673% | $177.7812 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.14 | $917.6584 | $917.66 | $917.70 | $917.70 | |