| 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 | $249.29 | 5.313% | $262.5348 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.74 | 4.559% | $262.1712 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 9.746% | $158.6708 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.78 | 11.698% | $254.4257 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 13.437% | $209.1325 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.48 | 3.210% | $57.2609 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.31 | 6.498% | $101.5032 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.54 | $1,305.6991 | $1,305.69 | $1,305.70 | $1,305.70 | |