| 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 | $250.90 | 4.477% | $262.1328 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.98 | 3.426% | $180.9748 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.97 | 12.294% | $56.1133 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 3.247% | $13.2982 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.95 | 3.638% | $54.8763 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.41 | 4.467% | $125.7887 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.84 | 12.172% | $240.9903 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.93 | $934.1744 | $934.17 | $934.20 | $934.20 | |