| 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 | $250.97 | 4.818% | $263.0617 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.51 | 11.781% | $27.3975 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.88 | 10.808% | $249.185 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.44 | 9.197% | $143.5285 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.28 | 11.663% | $111.9757 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.49 | 10.467% | $171.7651 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.39 | 10.228% | $206.5562 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.96 | $1,173.4697 | $1,173.49 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.60 | |