| 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 | $249.56 | 5.693% | $263.7675 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.38 | 3.244% | $185.1991 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.81 | 8.636% | $50.8525 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.64 | 8.397% | $174.1289 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.90 | 12.704% | $150.9107 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.96 | 7.433% | $162.1809 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.43 | 12.576% | $274.0438 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.68 | $1,261.0834 | $1,261.08 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.10 | |