| 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 | $250.61 | 4.394% | $261.6218 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.81 | 11.648% | $252.1123 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 10.569% | $244.6781 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.68 | 3.354% | $189.8406 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.96 | 13.719% | $14.738 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.95 | 5.153% | $230.2325 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.75 | 10.441% | $258.1558 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.05 | $1,451.3791 | $1,451.38 | $1,451.40 | $1,451.30 | |