| 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 | $250.66 | 4.346% | $261.5537 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 7.811% | $180.012 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.44 | 3.661% | $141.4351 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 3.332% | $72.7767 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.31 | 9.807% | $211.1698 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 6.435% | $246.7908 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.48 | 3.498% | $195.073 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.16 | $1,308.8111 | $1,308.81 | $1,308.80 | $1,308.90 | |