| 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 | $250.50 | 4.497% | $261.765 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.30 | 13.510% | $201.2532 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.49 | 5.625% | $106.1426 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.51 | 3.324% | $120.3828 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.94 | 5.599% | $103.4237 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.48 | 13.729% | $165.4529 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 5.252% | $132.0281 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.66 | $1,090.4483 | $1,090.44 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.50 | |