| 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 | $250.62 | 5.400% | $264.1535 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.74 | 9.667% | $52.355 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 6.203% | $262.9586 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.29 | 13.234% | $127.1505 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.45 | 7.715% | $132.9742 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.53 | 4.714% | $237.2086 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 9.226% | $136.8711 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.54 | $1,213.6715 | $1,213.67 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.90 | |