| 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 | $250.56 | 4.862% | $262.7422 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 10.749% | $177.143 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.51 | 13.696% | $112.0019 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.54 | 10.682% | $58.1523 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.58 | 13.135% | $209.9559 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.97 | 9.392% | $59.0389 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 8.549% | $257.6519 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.47 | $1,136.6861 | $1,136.68 | $1,136.70 | $1,136.70 | |