| 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 | $250.86 | 4.850% | $263.0267 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 11.563% | $167.2106 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.27 | 9.560% | $114.2382 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.68 | 12.223% | $222.9647 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.59 | 9.395% | $259.9116 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.47 | 6.129% | $212.7568 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.41 | 12.576% | $62.3784 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.16 | $1,302.4870 | $1,302.49 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.50 | |