| 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 | $250.89 | 4.688% | $262.6517 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.82 | 11.351% | $132.3073 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.48 | 4.119% | $218.1085 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 9.758% | $171.9908 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.87 | 4.468% | $125.2258 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.40 | 5.221% | $38.3004 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.26 | 13.212% | $178.0372 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.42 | $1,126.6217 | $1,126.63 | $1,126.65 | $1,126.60 | |