| 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 | 3.842% | $260.3319 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 13.821% | $127.7641 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.26 | 6.231% | $77.8248 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 7.218% | $257.0015 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.48 | 13.248% | $164.7532 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.76 | 9.528% | $130.0755 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 5.553% | $244.6402 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.92 | $1,262.3912 | $1,262.38 | $1,262.40 | $1,262.40 | |