| 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 | $250.40 | 4.317% | $261.2098 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.60 | 12.290% | $229.7453 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 10.864% | $268.0359 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.52 | 13.126% | $141.9958 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 4.672% | $78.9332 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.46 | 8.376% | $106.707 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.71 | 4.590% | $85.4605 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.87 | $1,172.0875 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |