| 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 | $250.31 | 5.288% | $263.5464 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.55 | 6.211% | $241.6831 | $241.68 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 9.252% | $143.6773 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.37 | 13.262% | $108.018 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 4.464% | $42.2035 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.42 | 4.395% | $125.7125 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.76 | 13.778% | $214.7674 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.32 | $1,139.6082 | $1,139.61 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.60 | |