| 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 | $249.92 | 5.319% | $263.2132 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.89 | 10.210% | $157.4791 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.70 | 13.654% | $154.2285 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.26 | 13.697% | $281.1272 | $281.13 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.65 | 11.763% | $158.3123 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.55 | 12.266% | $136.4593 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.91 | 13.518% | $163.3638 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.88 | $1,314.1834 | $1,314.18 | $1,314.20 | $1,314.20 | |