| 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 | $250.76 | 6.688% | $267.5308 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 5.547% | $262.2843 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.76 | 4.486% | $6.0184 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 5.613% | $232.0423 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.63 | 11.574% | $199.3046 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.53 | 10.422% | $158.4887 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.93 | 3.724% | $13.4115 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.82 | $1,139.0806 | $1,139.07 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.00 | |