| 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 | $250.40 | 4.575% | $261.8558 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 7.730% | $172.3034 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.36 | 11.444% | $125.2185 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.67 | 6.377% | $67.7302 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.53 | 11.280% | $259.8722 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.68 | 5.406% | $146.177 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.73 | 9.399% | $267.7322 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.31 | $1,300.8893 | $1,300.89 | $1,300.90 | $1,300.90 | |