| 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 | $247.99 | 6.273% | $263.5464 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 8.545% | $256.7198 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.85 | 13.616% | $187.296 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.61 | 8.833% | $212.8882 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 11.721% | $18.1547 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.91 | 13.624% | $135.1103 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.89 | 6.302% | $75.3575 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.01 | $1,149.0729 | $1,149.08 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.10 | |