| 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 | $250.72 | 4.646% | $262.3685 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.84 | 12.683% | $194.7613 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.83 | 5.735% | $171.111 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.84 | 4.453% | $106.3749 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.78 | 10.351% | $200.596 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.89 | 13.198% | $218.3476 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.49 | 9.600% | $15.881 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.39 | $1,169.4403 | $1,169.44 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.50 | |