| 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 | $250.32 | 6.418% | $266.3855 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.84 | 10.641% | $276.4255 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 10.223% | $188.9332 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.40 | 9.586% | $110.0243 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.97 | 11.525% | $194.02 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.71 | 7.132% | $35.0429 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.54 | 6.615% | $95.4631 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.19 | $1,166.2945 | $1,166.29 | $1,166.30 | $1,166.20 | |