| 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 | $249.95 | 4.808% | $261.9676 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.29 | 13.642% | $53.7413 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 5.742% | $72.8985 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.38 | 13.194% | $235.8737 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 7.288% | $24.2685 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 7.326% | $210.7346 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.58 | 4.112% | $43.2898 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.11 | $902.7740 | $902.77 | $902.75 | $902.80 | |