| 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 | $249.71 | 4.476% | $260.887 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 13.766% | $50.5576 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.40 | 10.424% | $252.2084 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.82 | 10.801% | $74.0372 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.47 | 8.535% | $258.8234 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.92 | 12.424% | $223.6338 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 6.259% | $261.0996 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.48 | $1,381.2470 | $1,381.25 | $1,381.25 | $1,381.20 | |