| 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 | $250.80 | 6.604% | $267.3628 | $267.36 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.70 | 13.508% | $174.4618 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.68 | 13.759% | $165.7241 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.65 | 11.268% | $136.4702 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 10.313% | $192.3638 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 12.737% | $7.7676 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.43 | 7.475% | $150.9271 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.53 | $1,095.0774 | $1,095.07 | $1,095.00 | $1,095.20 | |