| 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 | $249.85 | 4.697% | $261.5855 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.63 | 3.269% | $252.627 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 11.741% | $179.4896 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.31 | 8.612% | $184.9771 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 11.232% | $175.7354 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.66 | 9.281% | $249.8819 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.88 | 9.377% | $74.2451 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.95 | $1,378.5416 | $1,378.56 | $1,378.65 | $1,378.50 | |