| 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 | $250.79 | 4.407% | $261.8423 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.34 | 10.489% | $148.4309 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.71 | 10.806% | $262.2889 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.79 | 12.288% | $236.6919 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.51 | 8.550% | $13.5796 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 8.351% | $17.2603 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.27 | 5.440% | $62.4943 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.34 | $1,002.5882 | $1,002.58 | $1,002.65 | $1,002.60 | |