| 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 | $250.31 | 4.465% | $261.4863 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.52 | 6.451% | $97.424 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.59 | 5.428% | $110.2671 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.54 | 9.426% | $178.9553 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.38 | 9.841% | $114.652 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 7.213% | $122.0727 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.37 | 11.854% | $192.8027 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.57 | $1,077.6601 | $1,077.66 | $1,077.60 | $1,077.80 | |