| 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 | $250.40 | 6.703% | $267.1843 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.51 | 4.630% | $157.4786 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.25 | 4.268% | $146.2359 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.27 | 4.107% | $6.5275 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.44 | 3.535% | $95.7078 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.52 | 9.575% | $55.3573 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.89 | 8.617% | $191.0464 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.28 | $919.5378 | $919.55 | $919.60 | $919.50 | |