| 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 | $250.88 | 4.224% | $261.4772 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.85 | 9.573% | $258.4279 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.43 | 5.368% | $125.841 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.58 | 13.332% | $274.9208 | $274.92 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.55 | 10.851% | $44.9501 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.96 | 12.732% | $83.3766 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.75 | 5.190% | $57.5915 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.00 | $1,106.5851 | $1,106.59 | $1,106.65 | $1,106.60 | |