| 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 | $250.51 | 4.650% | $262.1587 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.86 | 8.528% | $265.7417 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.70 | 4.354% | $5.9482 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.91 | 8.515% | $20.5202 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.55 | 6.666% | $121.1192 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.80 | 11.796% | $47.8487 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.29 | 10.137% | $164.4235 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.62 | $887.7602 | $887.76 | $887.70 | $887.60 | |