| 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 | $247.95 | 6.258% | $263.4667 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.65 | 11.278% | $251.0988 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.98 | 8.599% | $172.6507 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.58 | 10.137% | $251.7512 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.55 | 11.251% | $195.3011 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.95 | 13.847% | $240.1602 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 6.253% | $233.6078 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.52 | $1,608.0365 | $1,608.04 | $1,608.00 | $1,608.20 | |