| 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 | $250.77 | 5.865% | $265.4777 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.47 | 3.857% | $247.6678 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.48 | 8.302% | $99.0747 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.32 | 5.498% | $186.0141 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.98 | 12.324% | $175.203 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.45 | 3.378% | $127.6201 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.82 | 13.151% | $215.9147 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.29 | $1,316.9721 | $1,316.96 | $1,316.90 | $1,317.00 | |