| 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 | $249.63 | 5.415% | $263.1475 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.50 | 6.622% | $140.2079 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.35 | 5.674% | $149.3702 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.64 | 7.142% | $114.2562 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.34 | 12.507% | $179.2687 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.95 | 13.272% | $69.0393 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.86 | 10.541% | $122.5458 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.27 | $1,037.8356 | $1,037.85 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.80 | |