| 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 | $250.65 | 6.393% | $266.6741 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.28 | 4.538% | $149.782 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.89 | 6.799% | $100.2736 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.65 | 11.130% | $274.1021 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 8.652% | $86.487 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.30 | 5.256% | $104.5192 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.55 | 4.679% | $213.0741 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.92 | $1,194.9121 | $1,194.90 | $1,194.85 | $1,195.00 | |