| 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 | $250.72 | 7.193% | $268.7543 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.88 | 11.572% | $15.4862 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.79 | 9.266% | $164.7622 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.64 | 13.854% | $193.1419 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.61 | 5.399% | $8.0209 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.30 | 12.569% | $145.5517 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.56 | 3.244% | $219.4554 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.50 | $1,015.1726 | $1,015.17 | $1,015.15 | $1,015.30 | |