| 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 | $250.66 | 4.403% | $261.6966 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.27 | 7.726% | $236.2108 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.57 | 9.196% | $199.3591 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.37 | 12.262% | $16.132 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.35 | 12.615% | $160.3075 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.66 | 12.220% | $47.8731 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 10.108% | $48.7448 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.15 | $970.3239 | $970.32 | $970.30 | $970.30 | |