| 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 | $249.47 | 5.506% | $263.2058 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.89 | 5.281% | $187.2844 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 9.432% | $151.4758 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.79 | 6.564% | $98.8807 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.58 | 12.340% | $241.0592 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.33 | 8.833% | $72.1889 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.41 | 9.199% | $124.9346 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.89 | $1,139.0294 | $1,139.03 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.10 | |