| 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 | $250.93 | 4.363% | $261.8781 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.61 | 10.469% | $276.8464 | $276.85 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 4.626% | $221.148 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 13.136% | $223.9527 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 6.665% | $188.2637 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.33 | 4.631% | $227.3946 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.37 | 7.222% | $198.7574 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,490.06 | $1,598.2409 | $1,598.24 | $1,598.25 | $1,598.30 | |