| 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 | $250.28 | 5.120% | $263.0943 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.39 | 11.324% | $96.1728 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.85 | 10.857% | $260.3477 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.72 | 3.647% | $58.7886 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.71 | 10.859% | $144.9038 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.80 | 10.230% | $161.8176 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.88 | 11.378% | $164.7058 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.63 | $1,149.8306 | $1,149.83 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.80 | |