| 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 | $249.64 | 6.746% | $266.4807 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.26 | 11.171% | $221.5193 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.63 | 6.665% | $153.2029 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.49 | 8.150% | $24.3229 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.91 | 11.137% | $52.1344 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.97 | 11.105% | $201.0667 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 13.430% | $277.2569 | $277.26 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.33 | $1,195.9838 | $1,195.98 | $1,195.95 | $1,196.00 | |