| 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 | $247.81 | 5.233% | $260.7779 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.30 | 13.570% | $58.2614 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.95 | 13.141% | $33.8857 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.41 | 13.542% | $153.7472 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.63 | 4.522% | $225.3808 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.60 | 9.512% | $187.9226 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.54 | 9.365% | $189.792 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.24 | $1,109.7676 | $1,109.77 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.80 | |