| 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 | $250.62 | 4.252% | $261.2764 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.74 | 3.356% | $259.1548 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.27 | 11.604% | $134.2261 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.51 | 9.162% | $161.0249 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.42 | 5.240% | $134.0968 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.54 | 6.278% | $155.7398 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.28 | 3.316% | $183.1586 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.38 | $1,288.6774 | $1,288.68 | $1,288.70 | $1,288.70 | |