| 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 | $249.47 | 4.778% | $261.3897 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.38 | 7.374% | $258.1056 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.74 | 3.479% | $99.0708 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 9.456% | $18.3229 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.49 | 11.782% | $271.0602 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.65 | 4.538% | $186.7571 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.47 | 7.320% | $55.2376 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,149.9439 | $1,149.95 | $1,149.90 | $1,150.00 | |