| 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 | $221.86 | 6.622% | $236.5516 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.51 | 3.165% | $250.1854 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.29 | 4.267% | $52.4359 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 5.543% | $104.8886 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.60 | 6.801% | $165.1143 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 8.567% | $183.4131 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.62 | 13.568% | $260.7748 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.20 | $1,253.3637 | $1,253.36 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.40 | |