| 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 | $249.55 | 6.679% | $266.2174 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.44 | 4.449% | $254.2706 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.92 | 11.387% | $268.3536 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 12.830% | $16.3604 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.31 | 4.447% | $181.0171 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.35 | 9.770% | $10.2635 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.81 | 8.266% | $16.0342 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.88 | $1,012.5168 | $1,012.51 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.60 | |