| 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 | $249.31 | 5.632% | $263.3511 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.99 | 13.692% | $228.5096 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.79 | 13.663% | $285.0554 | $285.06 | $285.05 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 8.466% | $81.0349 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.75 | 9.784% | $10.7039 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 6.844% | $154.8597 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.95 | 4.529% | $166.1488 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.44 | $1,189.6634 | $1,189.66 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.70 | |