| 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 | $249.67 | 4.669% | $261.3271 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.79 | 6.448% | $189.2539 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.84 | 12.712% | $141.8368 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.63 | 10.570% | $211.8853 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 13.408% | $55.1843 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 9.505% | $38.721 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.60 | 12.816% | $162.0038 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.55 | $1,060.2122 | $1,060.21 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.20 | |