| 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 | $250.46 | 4.862% | $262.6374 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.71 | 5.615% | $248.9451 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.33 | 10.326% | $195.6411 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.98 | 13.306% | $60.0295 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.46 | 5.310% | $39.4491 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 13.116% | $185.2614 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.46 | 9.246% | $147.9846 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.18 | $1,139.9482 | $1,139.95 | $1,140.00 | $1,139.80 | |