| 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 | $248.79 | 5.813% | $263.2522 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 8.238% | $271.6449 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.79 | 6.496% | $205.3136 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.49 | 4.280% | $143.3746 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.66 | 8.798% | $121.4838 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.81 | 9.285% | $24.9279 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.79 | 6.836% | $186.7386 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.30 | $1,216.7356 | $1,216.72 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.70 | |