| 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 | $249.88 | 4.515% | $261.1621 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.61 | 9.421% | $23.6459 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.59 | 4.762% | $61.3801 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 4.731% | $174.2829 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.56 | 11.735% | $65.432 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.65 | 8.129% | $15.8409 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.58 | 4.112% | $34.9608 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.28 | $636.7047 | $636.70 | $636.75 | $636.70 | |