| 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 | $249.37 | 5.856% | $263.9731 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.73 | 6.290% | $125.1352 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 4.723% | $137.7945 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.58 | 3.542% | $125.8864 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.76 | 7.132% | $162.5835 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.94 | 3.312% | $231.3569 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.76 | 9.376% | $7.3938 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.72 | $1,054.1234 | $1,054.12 | $1,054.15 | $1,054.20 | |