| 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 | $249.86 | 5.517% | $263.6448 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.58 | 3.673% | $139.5231 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.83 | 5.746% | $220.8294 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 10.395% | $145.0038 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.71 | 10.689% | $238.7672 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 10.767% | $18.6753 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.59 | 10.207% | $271.7594 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.78 | $1,298.2030 | $1,298.20 | $1,298.20 | $1,298.20 | |