| 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 | $250.87 | 4.785% | $262.8741 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 8.486% | $32.2312 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.56 | 7.477% | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.46 | 6.473% | $160.1993 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 4.423% | $38.1248 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.71 | 3.765% | $249.7727 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 9.793% | $175.2186 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.41 | $1,044.7707 | $1,044.76 | $1,044.70 | $1,044.80 | |