| 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 | $250.40 | 5.443% | $264.0293 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.70 | 7.257% | $178.7974 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.62 | 7.447% | $49.0173 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.81 | 7.570% | $30.9909 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.30 | 13.683% | $154.9499 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 3.175% | $152.1109 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.87 | 9.676% | $218.1127 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.13 | $1,048.0084 | $1,048.01 | $1,048.00 | $1,047.90 | |