| 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 | 4.653% | $261.5697 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 4.395% | $146.7063 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.53 | 7.220% | $145.3153 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.64 | 11.556% | $149.0834 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.65 | 10.122% | $37.0561 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.71 | 6.586% | $89.2231 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 7.433% | $44.3376 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.27 | $873.2915 | $873.30 | $873.25 | $873.30 | |