| 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 | $234.40 | 7.320% | $251.5581 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.94 | 4.707% | $189.4568 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 4.769% | $212.1677 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.49 | 13.215% | $110.3733 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.86 | 7.221% | $261.4691 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.37 | 3.567% | $67.7017 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.44 | 6.548% | $170.9456 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.01 | $1,263.6723 | $1,263.68 | $1,263.60 | $1,263.80 | |