| 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 | $249.55 | 4.608% | $261.0493 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.38 | 6.773% | $250.2546 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.61 | 7.771% | $62.0869 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.88 | 6.747% | $53.2454 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.28 | 8.174% | $146.3378 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 12.536% | $274.0589 | $274.06 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.92 | 10.866% | $203.9047 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.15 | $1,250.9376 | $1,250.94 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.90 | |