| 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 | $249.86 | 5.268% | $263.0226 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.68 | 7.836% | $181.8978 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 4.554% | $207.822 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.65 | 13.144% | $147.8226 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.81 | 8.485% | $132.1456 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 13.336% | $260.4575 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 10.673% | $39.6099 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.37 | $1,232.7780 | $1,232.78 | $1,232.70 | $1,232.70 | |