| 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 | $249.85 | 4.601% | $261.3456 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 9.511% | $86.3494 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.60 | 7.815% | $216.2769 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 8.560% | $160.5602 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.27 | 12.517% | $109.4453 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.86 | 10.832% | $16.4696 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.70 | 7.293% | $190.6597 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.03 | $1,041.1067 | $1,041.12 | $1,041.10 | $1,041.10 | |