| 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 | $250.28 | 5.830% | $264.8713 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.48 | 9.398% | $198.5355 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.56 | 4.439% | $77.8697 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.71 | 8.177% | $262.5564 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.86 | 11.132% | $95.4179 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.55 | 12.134% | $174.4244 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.81 | 9.850% | $17.3673 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.25 | $1,091.0425 | $1,091.05 | $1,090.95 | $1,091.10 | |