| 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 | $249.77 | 4.507% | $261.0271 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.76 | 8.472% | $91.9409 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 11.244% | $260.7893 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 6.552% | $161.9164 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.47 | 3.870% | $250.8149 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.88 | 6.195% | $138.988 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.89 | 12.481% | $130.3542 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.16 | $1,295.8308 | $1,295.83 | $1,295.85 | $1,295.80 | |