| 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 | $248.59 | 5.867% | $263.1748 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.45 | 12.707% | $238.319 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.99 | 10.808% | $203.8756 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.94 | 7.502% | $82.712 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.98 | 11.769% | $163.1604 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.74 | 3.860% | $221.9904 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 6.441% | $77.0101 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.04 | $1,250.2423 | $1,250.24 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.30 | |