| 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 | $250.70 | 4.188% | $261.1993 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 3.847% | $183.4769 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 11.272% | $277.6904 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.79 | 8.228% | $82.026 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.71 | 3.552% | $185.0578 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.93 | 4.456% | $195.2596 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.98 | 7.808% | $72.2098 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.35 | $1,256.9198 | $1,256.93 | $1,256.95 | $1,257.00 | |