| 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 | $250.61 | 5.863% | $265.3033 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.31 | 8.786% | $236.4029 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.69 | 13.732% | $117.9287 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.58 | 7.379% | $34.9841 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.55 | 3.380% | $97.7458 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.94 | 9.373% | $204.4619 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.49 | 12.524% | $144.5821 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.17 | $1,101.4088 | $1,101.40 | $1,101.45 | $1,101.40 | |