| 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 | $250.36 | 7.191% | $268.3634 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.91 | 6.714% | $264.5547 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.68 | 4.813% | $92.9482 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.89 | 7.443% | $200.8002 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.87 | 8.756% | $17.2596 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.62 | 12.598% | $156.0833 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.62 | 6.337% | $79.3487 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.95 | $1,079.3581 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.40 | |