| 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 | $250.45 | 4.359% | $261.3671 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.64 | 13.528% | $147.1777 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.83 | 6.464% | $70.0853 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.61 | 12.455% | $273.9516 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.54 | 4.632% | $136.5866 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.29 | 6.811% | $5.6503 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 13.184% | $260.991 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.95 | $1,155.8096 | $1,155.82 | $1,155.85 | $1,156.00 | |