| 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 | $250.79 | 4.618% | $262.3715 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.99 | 11.575% | $253.2641 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.46 | 9.736% | $158.5246 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.82 | 7.258% | $258.2987 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.89 | 6.292% | $73.2246 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.99 | 6.109% | $63.6548 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.55 | 6.275% | $34.5925 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.49 | $1,103.9308 | $1,103.91 | $1,103.85 | $1,104.00 | |