| 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 | $250.38 | 6.500% | $266.6547 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.70 | 11.464% | $174.6641 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 3.724% | $169.4124 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.94 | 10.377% | $112.5183 | $112.52 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.82 | 11.551% | $195.0135 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.65 | 9.719% | $172.972 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.78 | 4.295% | $204.1888 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.60 | $1,295.4238 | $1,295.41 | $1,295.35 | $1,295.50 | |