| 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 | $248.92 | 5.824% | $263.4171 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 9.630% | $274.5903 | $274.59 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.42 | 6.657% | $158.3003 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.29 | 3.183% | $224.2063 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.57 | 8.351% | $271.4951 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.84 | 10.403% | $130.0989 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.58 | 9.799% | $208.1569 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,423.09 | $1,530.2649 | $1,530.28 | $1,530.25 | $1,530.30 | |