| 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 | $249.26 | 4.642% | $260.8306 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 3.462% | $50.1377 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.78 | 9.702% | $271.8196 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 10.574% | $53.0092 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.31 | 4.278% | $218.2643 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.55 | 8.545% | $51.6131 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.48 | 8.818% | $122.3985 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.78 | $1,028.0730 | $1,028.07 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.00 | |