| 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 | $250.44 | 4.274% | $261.1438 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.54 | 7.349% | $214.2042 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 3.194% | $119.0652 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 4.717% | $44.8922 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 5.816% | $229.9593 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.45 | 13.826% | $222.4729 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.69 | 12.131% | $57.9605 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.69 | $1,149.6981 | $1,149.69 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.80 | |