| 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 | $250.54 | 3.817% | $260.1031 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 12.714% | $168.7441 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.99 | 4.150% | $238.4931 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.28 | 12.230% | $222.5296 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 10.811% | $163.7676 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.34 | 4.864% | $49.6426 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.91 | 8.462% | $74.7412 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.56 | $1,178.0213 | $1,178.01 | $1,178.05 | $1,177.90 | |