| 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 | $249.30 | 5.573% | $263.1935 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.84 | 8.272% | $74.5344 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.52 | 4.104% | $60.9217 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.81 | 6.538% | $199.0236 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 6.180% | $210.0877 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 8.718% | $174.9381 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.81 | 9.275% | $136.3861 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.05 | $1,119.0851 | $1,119.08 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.00 | |