| 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 | $250.56 | 4.257% | $261.2263 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.46 | 3.709% | $243.1561 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.98 | 7.130% | $133.8911 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.27 | 12.702% | $233.5974 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 5.236% | $52.6075 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.89 | 10.488% | $203.1764 | $203.18 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.67 | 5.351% | $156.6253 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.82 | $1,284.2801 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.35 | $1,284.30 | |