| 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 | 5.550% | $264.6455 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.63 | 12.205% | $228.483 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.45 | 11.379% | $218.804 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.96 | 6.171% | $142.2267 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.38 | 6.500% | $252.8097 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.28 | 6.795% | $245.9275 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 13.366% | $37.7395 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.72 | $1,390.6359 | $1,390.64 | $1,390.70 | $1,390.50 | |