| 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 | $249.87 | 4.842% | $261.9687 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.30 | 12.828% | $10.493 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.71 | 3.770% | $114.8838 | $114.88 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.74 | 10.316% | $133.1955 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.36 | 9.269% | $253.8974 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 8.737% | $48.4532 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.97 | 3.324% | $152.8885 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.51 | $975.7801 | $975.78 | $975.80 | $975.90 | |