| 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 | $249.61 | 5.554% | $263.4733 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 6.510% | $9.9587 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 8.830% | $54.8939 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 5.620% | $195.6611 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.80 | 9.819% | $143.6433 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.50 | 10.235% | $247.4776 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.78 | 11.653% | $199.6132 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.73 | $1,114.7211 | $1,114.71 | $1,114.70 | $1,114.80 | |