| 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 | $250.34 | 4.525% | $261.6679 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.51 | 5.129% | $11.0491 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.42 | 5.173% | $17.2694 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.40 | 3.791% | $110.4336 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.61 | 13.181% | $119.5305 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.94 | 4.216% | $167.7252 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.52 | 12.874% | $27.6767 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.74 | $715.3524 | $715.36 | $715.40 | $715.30 | |