| 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 | $249.50 | 4.852% | $261.6057 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.40 | 8.443% | $172.8581 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.71 | 8.683% | $200.7484 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.97 | 13.336% | $162.0365 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.25 | 4.499% | $44.1508 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.47 | 8.721% | $27.6912 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.67 | 9.507% | $120.0963 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.97 | $989.1870 | $989.20 | $989.20 | $989.20 | |