| 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 | $249.75 | 4.688% | $261.4583 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.89 | 11.623% | $224.2394 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.44 | 10.117% | $273.5747 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.75 | 4.700% | $23.8193 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.96 | 3.305% | $25.7849 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.88 | 6.246% | $149.6794 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.83 | 6.275% | $179.4241 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.50 | $1,137.9801 | $1,137.97 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 | |