| 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 | $249.69 | 4.713% | $261.4579 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.44 | 6.721% | $54.8973 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.94 | 10.839% | $27.6432 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.86 | 10.791% | $180.4342 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.62 | 9.721% | $141.1232 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.99 | 8.274% | $262.0123 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.46 | 9.338% | $271.6612 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.00 | $1,199.2293 | $1,199.22 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.20 | |