| 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 | $250.98 | 4.838% | $263.1224 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 4.489% | $180.2122 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.44 | 13.619% | $253.8703 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.72 | 9.468% | $174.8423 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.87 | 12.485% | $110.0891 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.74 | 9.409% | $158.3586 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.64 | 6.751% | $149.0671 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.86 | $1,289.5620 | $1,289.56 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.60 | |