| 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 | $249.39 | 5.543% | $263.2137 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.83 | 12.585% | $281.2711 | $281.27 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.34 | 9.814% | $95.9115 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.39 | 4.343% | $152.7477 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.80 | 8.861% | $82.5166 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.32 | 11.436% | $95.0772 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 6.649% | $230.3085 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.02 | $1,201.0463 | $1,201.05 | $1,201.00 | $1,201.00 | |