| 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 | $249.35 | 5.660% | $263.4632 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.59 | 9.568% | $274.5665 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.81 | 9.682% | $203.8001 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.73 | 9.836% | $86.4739 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.66 | 5.171% | $76.4172 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.30 | 7.370% | $160.3034 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.74 | 6.350% | $186.8995 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.18 | $1,251.9238 | $1,251.92 | $1,251.85 | $1,252.00 | |