| 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 | $250.98 | 5.256% | $264.1715 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.65 | 11.478% | $23.0202 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 7.816% | $261.5724 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.34 | 10.409% | $213.4648 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.70 | 9.388% | $149.5334 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.57 | 9.872% | $240.1472 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.61 | 5.483% | $229.5416 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.46 | $1,381.4511 | $1,381.44 | $1,381.40 | $1,381.40 | |