| 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 | $244.60 | 7.625% | $263.2508 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.28 | 4.641% | $163.533 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.28 | 13.486% | $259.0658 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.60 | 12.235% | $213.9199 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.83 | 8.710% | $55.2573 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.85 | 13.263% | $150.4699 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.43 | 11.482% | $171.0468 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.87 | $1,276.5435 | $1,276.55 | $1,276.50 | $1,276.60 | |