| 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 | $250.55 | 5.830% | $265.1571 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.91 | 13.856% | $152.4646 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.86 | 3.207% | $111.3191 | $111.32 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.31 | 10.195% | $267.0135 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 7.764% | $151.1929 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.83 | 7.318% | $177.9654 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 3.446% | $228.0674 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.23 | $1,353.1800 | $1,353.18 | $1,353.10 | $1,353.30 | |