| 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 | $249.63 | 4.775% | $261.5498 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.76 | 4.862% | $215.7641 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.66 | 11.698% | $269.9294 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.63 | 3.560% | $85.5716 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 6.170% | $85.8703 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.44 | 12.481% | $220.9577 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.42 | 8.516% | $163.2298 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.42 | $1,302.8727 | $1,302.87 | $1,302.85 | $1,302.90 | |