| 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 | $250.77 | 4.175% | $261.2396 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.43 | 11.714% | $270.8283 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.93 | 6.337% | $115.8329 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.51 | 5.194% | $105.7305 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.51 | 4.145% | $53.6451 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.82 | 3.709% | $96.2627 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 4.874% | $9.7323 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.25 | $913.2714 | $913.27 | $913.35 | $913.10 | |