| 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 | $250.73 | 6.261% | $266.4282 | $266.43 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.58 | 13.782% | $269.1855 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.36 | 8.694% | $112.3461 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.54 | 9.102% | $260.2519 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 8.150% | $51.4361 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.51 | 4.843% | $136.8306 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.61 | 9.374% | $232.5401 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.89 | $1,329.0185 | $1,329.03 | $1,329.10 | $1,328.90 | |