| 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 | $249.43 | 5.193% | $262.3829 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.74 | 10.520% | $163.2822 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.88 | 12.129% | $228.6086 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.74 | 13.809% | $53.1943 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.98 | 8.548% | $271.3483 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.33 | 4.214% | $193.1398 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.94 | 6.654% | $162.0501 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.04 | $1,334.0062 | $1,334.00 | $1,334.05 | $1,334.00 | |