| 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 | $249.86 | 6.257% | $265.4937 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.33 | 9.484% | $44.1549 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 10.874% | $13.2051 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.57 | 8.719% | $247.4118 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 4.689% | $167.7955 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.27 | 10.704% | $85.541 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.99 | 6.777% | $250.9153 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.21 | $1,074.5173 | $1,074.52 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 | |