| 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 | $249.82 | 5.408% | $263.3303 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 6.826% | $263.1659 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.90 | 13.300% | $169.8367 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.27 | 8.761% | $36.1848 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 10.745% | $190.0938 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.90 | 4.418% | $185.7596 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.73 | 4.457% | $181.4731 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.62 | $1,289.8442 | $1,289.84 | $1,289.85 | $1,289.90 | |