| 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 | $249.68 | 4.715% | $261.4524 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 13.504% | $264.2373 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.45 | 13.719% | $168.8159 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.86 | 12.402% | $172.9417 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.70 | 3.279% | $113.2971 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.60 | 7.696% | $92.1878 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.96 | 4.587% | $197.6276 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.05 | $1,270.5598 | $1,270.57 | $1,270.60 | $1,270.50 | |