| 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 | $249.53 | 5.617% | $263.5461 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.38 | 5.210% | $136.1207 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.94 | 8.506% | $201.7561 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.83 | 13.844% | $184.2337 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.66 | 10.489% | $255.9588 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.37 | 5.798% | $23.667 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.66 | 7.231% | $6.0693 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.37 | $1,071.3517 | $1,071.36 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.40 | |