| 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 | $250.44 | 4.362% | $261.3642 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 12.371% | $81.7724 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.28 | 3.512% | $221.8055 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.88 | 9.180% | $15.1542 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 10.811% | $231.3069 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.37 | 7.184% | $73.2817 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.87 | 4.860% | $144.5705 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.35 | $1,029.2554 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.20 | $1,029.40 | |