| 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 | $249.95 | 4.630% | $261.5227 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.42 | 5.433% | $188.1136 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.87 | 7.844% | $71.0368 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.41 | 9.716% | $241.825 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.32 | 10.831% | $157.7347 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.44 | 3.458% | $86.3254 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.45 | 3.319% | $173.0077 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.86 | $1,179.5659 | $1,179.57 | $1,179.60 | $1,179.40 | |