| 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 | $249.80 | 4.833% | $261.8728 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 4.596% | $250.5179 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.81 | 5.430% | $21.94 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.95 | 4.687% | $149.6501 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.73 | 9.289% | $83.8574 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.45 | 9.575% | $88.1531 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.70 | 8.241% | $60.2902 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.95 | $916.2815 | $916.28 | $916.25 | $916.40 | |