| 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 | 4.851% | $261.6032 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.96 | 7.525% | $64.472 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.79 | 4.327% | $74.8964 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 12.713% | $166.5898 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.74 | 9.478% | $269.0312 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.40 | 5.348% | $192.1548 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.90 | 13.134% | $265.7518 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.09 | $1,294.4992 | $1,294.49 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.60 | |