| 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 | $250.35 | 4.253% | $260.9974 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.31 | 11.159% | $54.8125 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.26 | 10.785% | $125.4751 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.34 | 9.326% | $94.3921 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 6.246% | $220.1948 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.30 | 13.720% | $190.2536 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 6.306% | $151.4116 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.24 | $1,097.5371 | $1,097.53 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.60 | |