| 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 | $250.25 | 4.475% | $261.4487 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.35 | 8.683% | $11.2487 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 9.338% | $144.2715 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.55 | 13.278% | $49.3326 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 3.220% | $29.4796 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.60 | 5.639% | $226.7013 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 12.760% | $134.004 | $134.00 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.10 | $856.4864 | $856.48 | $856.50 | $856.40 | |