| 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 | $245.51 | 7.327% | $263.4985 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.25 | 13.564% | $200.1566 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.66 | 8.299% | $131.7566 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.52 | 7.378% | $174.5107 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.67 | 4.149% | $187.1245 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 11.312% | $159.6882 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.83 | 4.257% | $52.9938 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.90 | $1,169.7289 | $1,169.73 | $1,169.70 | $1,169.80 | |