| 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 | $250.74 | 4.804% | $262.7855 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 5.459% | $250.4124 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.48 | 5.634% | $19.5212 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.84 | 12.495% | $95.4408 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.39 | 6.419% | $195.1618 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.30 | 8.138% | $154.9618 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 7.364% | $92.1505 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.03 | $1,070.4340 | $1,070.43 | $1,070.40 | $1,070.50 | |