| 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 | $249.94 | 5.400% | $263.4368 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.93 | 4.686% | $86.8161 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.77 | 10.669% | $206.6965 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.60 | 3.673% | $46.2382 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.51 | 11.463% | $136.5533 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.72 | 8.724% | $235.6267 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.86 | 4.539% | $73.0309 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.33 | $1,048.3985 | $1,048.41 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.30 | |