| 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 | $249.96 | 4.732% | $261.7881 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.75 | 13.369% | $268.4011 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 8.203% | $216.6873 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.98 | 9.740% | $201.8997 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.81 | 11.511% | $184.8964 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.72 | 12.728% | $81.9758 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 8.861% | $20.1284 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.97 | $1,235.7768 | $1,235.79 | $1,235.85 | $1,235.80 | |