| 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 | $250.96 | 4.174% | $261.4351 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.94 | 10.311% | $88.1826 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.51 | 13.675% | $176.776 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 9.188% | $273.7452 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.87 | 7.646% | $90.2827 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.33 | 11.275% | $58.2302 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.27 | 12.824% | $86.0509 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.59 | $1,034.7027 | $1,034.71 | $1,034.80 | $1,034.70 | |