| 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 | $249.99 | 4.403% | $260.9971 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.51 | 5.534% | $231.6577 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.99 | 13.157% | $169.7242 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 11.350% | $6.1688 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.67 | 10.279% | $206.9606 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.30 | 13.324% | $175.9922 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.81 | 8.110% | $114.3912 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.81 | $1,165.8918 | $1,165.89 | $1,165.85 | $1,166.00 | |