| 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 | $249.31 | 5.279% | $262.4711 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 3.412% | $7.8076 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.89 | 7.640% | $169.9528 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.90 | 13.334% | $132.4874 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.86 | 10.225% | $129.9112 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.49 | 6.209% | $146.0268 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.87 | 3.596% | $235.0282 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.87 | $1,083.6851 | $1,083.69 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.70 | |