| 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 | $250.43 | 4.453% | $261.5816 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.44 | 4.106% | $232.6144 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.52 | 3.805% | $9.8822 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 10.159% | $138.1945 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.72 | 11.647% | $45.4627 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.26 | 3.536% | $107.9466 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.34 | 9.430% | $64.9358 | $64.94 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.16 | $860.6178 | $860.61 | $860.65 | $860.60 | |