| 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 | $250.49 | 6.372% | $266.4512 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.46 | 3.245% | $188.3808 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.70 | 5.137% | $58.5613 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.71 | 4.729% | $226.9582 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.73 | 8.339% | $11.6248 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 11.436% | $53.3444 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.86 | 4.852% | $155.0342 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.82 | $960.3549 | $960.34 | $960.35 | $960.40 | |