| 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 | $250.74 | 4.560% | $262.1737 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.38 | 5.832% | $182.4332 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.48 | 10.344% | $207.9764 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.82 | 9.530% | $226.5299 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 9.432% | $274.3679 | $274.37 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.88 | 4.834% | $47.0495 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.51 | 5.294% | $64.7663 | $64.77 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.53 | $1,265.2969 | $1,265.30 | $1,265.30 | $1,265.30 | |