| 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 | $249.45 | 4.619% | $260.9721 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 4.687% | $229.2122 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 11.504% | $85.7243 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.39 | 7.236% | $132.3185 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.59 | 3.281% | $51.217 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 3.868% | $205.3678 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.97 | 6.848% | $84.3779 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.95 | $1,049.1898 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.20 | |