| 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 | $79.97 | 5.361% | $84.2572 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 13.571% | $284.6771 | $284.68 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.53 | 7.103% | $158.0091 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.80 | 8.124% | $260.3626 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.36 | 8.157% | $19.8576 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.93 | 7.144% | $255.9992 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.93 | 7.456% | $195.4947 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.18 | $1,258.6575 | $1,258.66 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.80 | |