| 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 | $250.35 | 5.364% | $263.7788 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.74 | 10.425% | $272.4626 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.80 | 5.325% | $143.0314 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.63 | 7.254% | $37.1421 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.75 | 10.650% | $277.4549 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.70 | 3.764% | $151.1841 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.52 | 9.841% | $251.0087 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.49 | $1,396.0626 | $1,396.05 | $1,396.10 | $1,396.10 | |