| 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 | $249.99 | 5.297% | $263.232 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.64 | 4.369% | $53.8962 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 4.236% | $187.1453 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.31 | 11.300% | $130.566 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.85 | 12.432% | $81.9067 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.73 | 13.589% | $171.2127 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 6.653% | $234.5086 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.94 | $1,122.4675 | $1,122.48 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.40 | |