| 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 | $250.31 | 4.490% | $261.5489 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.65 | 8.310% | $212.9916 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 11.648% | $91.2946 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.29 | 9.434% | $138.2042 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.76 | 9.778% | $65.6033 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 13.779% | $194.5507 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.26 | 11.589% | $43.8098 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.03 | $1,008.0031 | $1,007.99 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.00 | |