| 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 | $250.49 | 4.648% | $262.1328 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.76 | 13.817% | $262.6441 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.36 | 6.516% | $142.0497 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 9.774% | $196.0125 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.87 | 8.557% | $76.9343 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.40 | 7.338% | $177.5371 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 12.629% | $138.8152 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.69 | $1,256.1257 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.15 | $1,255.90 | |