| 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 | $250.38 | 4.437% | $261.4894 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.83 | 8.387% | $137.4672 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.90 | 8.300% | $82.1997 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.82 | 4.410% | $189.8383 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 9.847% | $39.3362 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.62 | 11.365% | $81.9869 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.55 | 11.826% | $58.7646 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.91 | $851.0823 | $851.09 | $851.10 | $851.10 | |