| 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 | $250.83 | 4.500% | $262.1174 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.56 | 5.617% | $247.7352 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 5.580% | $186.4648 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.45 | 6.756% | $104.0337 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.30 | 7.151% | $13.1796 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.65 | 5.475% | $34.4376 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.44 | 11.502% | $223.4946 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.84 | $1,071.4629 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 | |