| 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 | $249.37 | 5.345% | $262.6988 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.63 | 12.472% | $247.0223 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.80 | 5.650% | $230.1057 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 10.388% | $238.7361 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.50 | 6.233% | $193.8752 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.78 | 7.293% | $178.9433 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.76 | 6.791% | $58.4788 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.11 | $1,409.8602 | $1,409.87 | $1,409.90 | $1,409.80 | |