| 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 | 5.396% | $263.8167 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 11.758% | $87.4618 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.54 | 7.593% | $215.767 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 8.107% | $154.0525 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.64 | 10.148% | $68.9967 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.96 | 12.594% | $257.7952 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.51 | 8.140% | $136.8079 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.72 | $1,184.6978 | $1,184.71 | $1,184.65 | $1,184.80 | |