| 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 | $249.61 | 5.395% | $263.0765 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.75 | 8.127% | $245.178 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.82 | 10.252% | $220.3055 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.71 | 9.432% | $199.9432 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.25 | 10.535% | $266.6657 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.67 | 8.688% | $272.4482 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 4.662% | $42.4509 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.37 | $1,510.0680 | $1,510.08 | $1,510.10 | $1,510.10 | |