| 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 | $250.87 | 5.657% | $265.0617 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.92 | 3.827% | $132.8155 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.84 | 7.777% | $121.6156 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.70 | 13.796% | $115.7305 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 12.503% | $279.48 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 9.446% | $187.4919 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.37 | 6.356% | $258.8386 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.43 | $1,361.0338 | $1,361.04 | $1,361.05 | $1,361.00 | |