| 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 | $250.48 | 5.211% | $263.5325 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.75 | 12.611% | $258.7238 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 13.729% | $260.1778 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.76 | 11.403% | $116.7058 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.70 | 13.606% | $81.4555 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 3.504% | $215.9197 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.62 | 5.544% | $198.0217 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.69 | $1,394.5368 | $1,394.54 | $1,394.50 | $1,394.50 | |