| 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 | $250.67 | 5.262% | $263.8603 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 8.857% | $51.522 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.69 | 13.313% | $166.2188 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.26 | 8.863% | $206.0341 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.55 | 10.754% | $198.8588 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.29 | 3.628% | $208.5928 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.78 | 12.807% | $155.4255 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.57 | $1,250.5123 | $1,250.51 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 | |