| 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 | $250.27 | 5.154% | $263.1689 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 9.706% | $246.0596 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.81 | 7.658% | $146.2103 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.55 | 9.547% | $9.3663 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 6.359% | $237.0104 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 5.819% | $21.7987 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.90 | 8.439% | $82.3052 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.26 | $1,005.9194 | $1,005.93 | $1,005.85 | $1,006.00 | |