| 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 | $249.58 | 5.573% | $263.4891 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 8.344% | $8.6133 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.45 | 8.867% | $270.4801 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 10.793% | $17.6715 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.56 | 10.179% | $223.1786 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.70 | 6.604% | $160.6522 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.59 | 13.264% | $253.247 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.78 | $1,197.3318 | $1,197.33 | $1,197.35 | $1,197.40 | |