| 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 | $250.37 | 5.166% | $263.3041 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.27 | 8.752% | $141.6712 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 10.867% | $68.0834 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.59 | 9.593% | $206.6814 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 9.537% | $176.7927 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.46 | 11.284% | $21.6559 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.84 | 12.750% | $253.5071 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.34 | $1,131.6958 | $1,131.69 | $1,131.70 | $1,131.80 | |