| 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 | $250.54 | 4.242% | $261.1679 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.98 | 5.726% | $108.8766 | $108.88 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.57 | 10.248% | $80.007 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.25 | 6.862% | $171.2464 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.36 | 5.578% | $231.5959 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.96 | 13.245% | $56.5772 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.63 | 13.850% | $214.7553 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.29 | $1,124.2263 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.30 | |