| 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 | $250.94 | 12.562% | $282.4631 | $282.46 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 11.522% | $53.5083 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.85 | 3.710% | $246.6742 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 8.751% | $166.1933 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.44 | 4.116% | $136.8501 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.77 | 8.307% | $247.7739 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.99 | 5.358% | $130.6334 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.79 | $1,264.0963 | $1,264.08 | $1,264.05 | $1,264.20 | |