| 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 | $249.32 | 5.675% | $263.4689 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.26 | 8.618% | $182.7606 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.37 | 10.207% | $75.3485 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 6.842% | $256.8482 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 13.729% | $51.7239 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 11.818% | $36.1508 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.26 | 13.237% | $16.1476 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.42 | $882.4485 | $882.45 | $882.40 | $882.40 | |