| 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 | $250.78 | 4.261% | $261.4657 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 7.698% | $142.7106 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.67 | 13.339% | $193.4357 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.56 | 7.294% | $76.7796 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.76 | 8.326% | $149.2299 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.31 | 10.260% | $51.0614 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.76 | 12.325% | $188.4364 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.35 | $1,063.1193 | $1,063.13 | $1,063.15 | $1,063.10 | |