| 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 | $250.84 | 4.685% | $262.5919 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.95 | 5.248% | $102.0379 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.46 | 6.122% | $218.0383 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 9.698% | $185.3787 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 9.168% | $33.5473 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.93 | 10.136% | $242.2221 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.57 | 12.165% | $112.8043 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.47 | $1,156.6205 | $1,156.62 | $1,156.65 | $1,156.50 | |