| 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 | $250.84 | 4.321% | $261.6788 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 4.516% | $80.7491 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.27 | 6.239% | $166.0197 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.78 | 9.873% | $82.163 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.93 | 10.734% | $17.6399 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.41 | 6.859% | $104.0914 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.56 | 8.484% | $106.9218 | $106.92 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.05 | $819.2637 | $819.26 | $819.25 | $819.20 | |