| 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 | $247.50 | 6.255% | $262.9811 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.82 | 6.319% | $99.7485 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.77 | 7.856% | $26.7159 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.95 | 11.375% | $19.9918 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.99 | 12.656% | $226.4273 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.52 | 6.600% | $154.0583 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 13.820% | $221.5392 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.19 | $1,011.4621 | $1,011.47 | $1,011.50 | $1,011.40 | |