| 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 | $250.90 | 4.177% | $261.3801 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.40 | 13.688% | $127.7853 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.51 | 8.104% | $95.6829 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.25 | 10.428% | $134.9982 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.95 | 5.114% | $111.3683 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 5.274% | $241.0564 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.30 | 12.573% | $262.6328 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.29 | $1,234.9040 | $1,234.91 | $1,234.95 | $1,235.00 | |