| 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 | $250.80 | 4.282% | $261.5393 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.67 | 12.316% | $150.1328 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 6.849% | $43.1884 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.85 | 3.490% | $180.9523 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.52 | 10.710% | $218.6744 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.34 | 11.144% | $97.0732 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.27 | 12.661% | $188.4481 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.87 | $1,140.0085 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | |