| 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 | $250.31 | 4.548% | $261.6941 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.90 | 4.168% | $258.2325 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 5.503% | $179.7244 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.28 | 7.222% | $152.5555 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 7.340% | $19.0851 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.92 | 10.849% | $273.7084 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.86 | 12.613% | $195.789 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.40 | $1,340.7890 | $1,340.79 | $1,340.80 | $1,340.80 | |