| 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 | $250.95 | 4.297% | $261.7333 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 10.764% | $179.2494 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.51 | 4.743% | $141.9372 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 11.104% | $275.2379 | $275.24 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 9.773% | $180.7852 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.77 | 8.675% | $91.037 | $91.04 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.57 | 4.724% | $45.6282 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.05 | $1,175.6082 | $1,175.62 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.40 | |