| 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 | $250.77 | 5.253% | $263.9429 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.76 | 3.258% | $208.3333 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 6.616% | $166.9073 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 10.337% | $191.2361 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 13.370% | $284.0032 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.79 | 7.198% | $74.8135 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.33 | 10.820% | $204.2745 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.03 | $1,393.5108 | $1,393.50 | $1,393.50 | $1,393.40 | |