| 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 | $250.97 | 4.172% | $261.4405 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.41 | 12.736% | $198.8776 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.97 | 3.643% | $252.8578 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.34 | 10.374% | $59.9772 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.96 | 3.271% | $208.5661 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 4.602% | $254.0573 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.46 | 10.681% | $39.2475 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.99 | $1,275.0240 | $1,275.04 | $1,275.05 | $1,275.10 | |