| 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 | $248.89 | 5.835% | $263.4127 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.61 | 11.589% | $55.3593 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 4.716% | $138.2042 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 3.224% | $191.7179 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.33 | 9.776% | $152.9509 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.85 | 9.283% | $132.0685 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.39 | 9.507% | $269.8143 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.78 | $1,203.5278 | $1,203.52 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.60 | |