| 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 | $250.61 | 4.502% | $261.8925 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.77 | 12.705% | $147.3843 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.82 | 5.318% | $44.044 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 5.125% | $19.1958 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.43 | 3.294% | $249.3827 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.70 | 13.521% | $172.2114 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.50 | 4.412% | $43.331 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.09 | $937.4417 | $937.43 | $937.50 | $937.40 | |