| 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 | $250.43 | 4.641% | $262.0525 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 8.576% | $153.0704 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.38 | 8.493% | $47.0643 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.36 | 9.134% | $30.9504 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.54 | 6.825% | $248.4109 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 6.352% | $261.3069 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.25 | 7.388% | $168.8676 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.64 | $1,171.7230 | $1,171.72 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.90 | |