| 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 | $250.57 | 5.250% | $263.7249 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.99 | 11.671% | $196.5298 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.94 | 4.155% | $217.6215 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.31 | 12.162% | $14.9288 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.51 | 12.656% | $15.2198 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.48 | 12.201% | $251.8688 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.37 | 6.630% | $254.1739 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.17 | $1,214.0675 | $1,214.06 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.00 | |