| 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 | $248.80 | 4.805% | $260.7548 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 5.745% | $83.031 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.82 | 7.391% | $83.5717 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.46 | 10.438% | $242.3672 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.49 | 10.851% | $225.5707 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.25 | 12.179% | $37.2995 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 7.349% | $50.0246 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.94 | $982.6195 | $982.61 | $982.55 | $982.70 | |