| 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 | $249.94 | 4.434% | $261.0223 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.48 | 5.318% | $160.5889 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.80 | 7.865% | $41.8516 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.78 | 4.641% | $51.0439 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.51 | 7.717% | $30.7101 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.40 | 11.481% | $33.8902 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 12.284% | $198.069 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.31 | $777.1760 | $777.17 | $777.15 | $777.20 | |