| 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 | $250.65 | 4.241% | $261.2801 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 5.791% | $181.6643 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 8.332% | $49.6269 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.82 | 9.267% | $8.5447 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 4.655% | $151.08 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.40 | 11.787% | $38.4547 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.71 | 13.338% | $183.2789 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.47 | $873.9296 | $873.92 | $874.00 | $874.00 | |