| 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 | $250.70 | 4.857% | $262.8765 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 10.838% | $165.5033 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 8.126% | $266.5738 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.46 | 6.313% | $96.1707 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 7.564% | $179.1801 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.68 | 12.174% | $19.8324 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.74 | 10.555% | $132.3786 | $132.38 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.02 | $1,122.5154 | $1,122.51 | $1,122.55 | $1,122.60 | |