| 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 | $249.31 | 5.530% | $263.0968 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.97 | 5.717% | $229.3742 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 7.179% | $184.2193 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.54 | 8.362% | $41.7627 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.85 | 7.196% | $244.2461 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.96 | 8.615% | $61.8671 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.74 | 5.852% | $89.699 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.25 | $1,114.2652 | $1,114.27 | $1,114.20 | $1,114.30 | |