| 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 | $250.99 | 4.256% | $261.6721 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.90 | 12.270% | $196.3602 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.55 | 10.497% | $262.4856 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.54 | 12.589% | $164.9879 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.73 | 13.253% | $212.6099 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.98 | 7.229% | $105.063 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.73 | 8.667% | $190.9605 | $190.96 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.42 | $1,394.1392 | $1,394.14 | $1,394.10 | $1,394.30 | |