| 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 | $250.83 | 4.223% | $261.4226 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.70 | 5.427% | $105.1107 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.58 | 6.646% | $201.113 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 9.108% | $14.8823 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 5.552% | $28.9424 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.64 | 5.385% | $162.9674 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.81 | 13.269% | $174.219 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.62 | $948.6574 | $948.65 | $948.60 | $948.60 | |