| 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 | $240.88 | 7.437% | $258.7942 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.49 | 5.411% | $63.7631 | $63.76 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.38 | 12.823% | $147.0986 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.67 | 6.756% | $113.8766 | $113.88 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.36 | 12.811% | $251.9746 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.58 | 11.244% | $242.0447 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 6.543% | $186.2798 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.20 | $1,263.8316 | $1,263.82 | $1,263.85 | $1,263.90 | |