| 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 | $250.79 | 4.207% | $261.3407 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.27 | 10.756% | $104.4097 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.97 | 5.478% | $98.0629 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.75 | 10.146% | $197.9874 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.64 | 10.354% | $170.6514 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.87 | 7.261% | $11.6593 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.57 | 10.584% | $197.4698 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.86 | $1,041.5812 | $1,041.58 | $1,041.55 | $1,041.70 | |