| 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 | $250.94 | 4.300% | $261.7304 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.64 | 10.342% | $221.3902 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.33 | 7.838% | $246.2265 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 8.458% | $172.2964 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 6.607% | $165.6353 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.74 | 8.424% | $48.5089 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 3.845% | $87.8217 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.45 | $1,203.6094 | $1,203.62 | $1,203.65 | $1,203.50 | |