| 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 | $249.51 | 4.752% | $261.3667 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.97 | 7.220% | $151.148 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 5.499% | $223.2148 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.42 | 10.205% | $69.892 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.59 | 11.584% | $198.162 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 10.515% | $77.0732 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.77 | 7.375% | $107.128 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.58 | $1,087.9847 | $1,087.98 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 | |