| 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 | $250.88 | 4.167% | $261.3342 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.59 | 12.648% | $201.1781 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 13.542% | $273.2729 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.34 | 3.226% | $76.7382 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.77 | 11.174% | $222.0923 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.91 | 6.226% | $96.5701 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.65 | 6.836% | $147.0598 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.82 | $1,278.2456 | $1,278.24 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.30 | |