| 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 | $249.61 | 4.699% | $261.3392 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 12.343% | $78.2469 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.44 | 8.220% | $31.86 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.42 | 13.375% | $181.8762 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.91 | 8.732% | $189.0958 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.40 | 12.575% | $232.3548 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.54 | 6.753% | $103.0593 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.97 | $1,077.8322 | $1,077.84 | $1,077.85 | $1,077.90 | |