| 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 | $250.76 | 4.390% | $261.7684 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.51 | 3.199% | $145.0049 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.58 | 7.391% | $84.3878 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.25 | 6.299% | $64.0451 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 10.542% | $210.4056 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.73 | 6.107% | $37.912 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.28 | 12.505% | $136.4461 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.45 | $939.9699 | $939.98 | $939.95 | $939.90 | |