| 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 | $250.26 | 5.536% | $264.1144 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.47 | 5.197% | $101.4835 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.76 | 12.288% | $214.2006 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.34 | 6.653% | $191.2715 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.54 | 12.144% | $241.7152 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.89 | 5.606% | $155.1247 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.59 | 3.717% | $109.5148 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.85 | $1,277.4247 | $1,277.41 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.40 | |