| 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 | 4.602% | $261.3481 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.34 | 7.677% | $179.1099 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.82 | 9.775% | $196.2997 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.36 | 7.791% | $171.7757 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.47 | 8.431% | $147.9758 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.75 | 9.573% | $29.3108 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.74 | 12.403% | $137.9634 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.33 | $1,123.7834 | $1,123.79 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.80 | |