| 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 | $250.46 | 4.359% | $261.3776 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.86 | 4.710% | $162.1539 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.66 | 11.342% | $197.8102 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 9.372% | $143.7367 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.26 | 9.213% | $11.2053 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.70 | 8.705% | $110.553 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.37 | 9.678% | $49.7609 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.73 | $936.5976 | $936.60 | $936.60 | $936.70 | |