| 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 | $240.90 | 3.611% | $249.5989 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.85 | 11.229% | $82.1426 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 12.784% | $50.2002 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.68 | 11.322% | $179.9854 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.43 | 12.304% | $144.232 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.31 | 4.441% | $58.8107 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.71 | 6.346% | $261.3028 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.39 | $1,026.2726 | $1,026.27 | $1,026.30 | $1,026.20 | |