| 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 | $250.91 | 5.206% | $263.9724 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.34 | 5.699% | $193.7885 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.59 | 5.118% | $245.5451 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.74 | 10.585% | $216.4591 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.48 | 4.473% | $137.3611 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.97 | 8.345% | $240.4934 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.47 | 13.584% | $231.1094 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.50 | $1,528.7290 | $1,528.73 | $1,528.70 | $1,528.80 | |