| 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 | 5.831% | $264.8738 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.47 | 12.229% | $220.4963 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.75 | 4.187% | $201.8623 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.33 | 10.370% | $108.5268 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.72 | 4.804% | $26.9556 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.95 | 6.336% | $208.3654 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.75 | 8.515% | $211.333 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.25 | $1,242.4132 | $1,242.42 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.50 | |