| 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 | $249.63 | 5.457% | $263.2523 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 8.859% | $136.6507 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.47 | 7.771% | $225.7479 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.81 | 13.264% | $98.3245 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.54 | 7.427% | $33.8825 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.38 | 7.374% | $216.2298 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.31 | 5.550% | $162.8742 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.67 | $1,136.9619 | $1,136.95 | $1,136.95 | $1,137.00 | |