| 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 | $249.47 | 4.413% | $260.4791 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.36 | 13.306% | $161.3024 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.81 | 3.836% | $243.8173 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 13.223% | $260.9564 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.72 | 5.468% | $166.3441 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 6.193% | $76.2891 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 3.788% | $22.439 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.30 | $1,191.6274 | $1,191.63 | $1,191.65 | $1,191.60 | |