| 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 | $245.29 | 7.573% | $263.8658 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 5.804% | $263.2721 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.39 | 4.706% | $101.9732 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.67 | 8.498% | $124.4147 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.25 | 13.549% | $187.6397 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.33 | 4.265% | $127.5474 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.93 | 12.847% | $118.4104 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.69 | $1,187.1233 | $1,187.12 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.10 | |