| 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 | $250.38 | 5.404% | $263.9105 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.54 | 13.696% | $54.0511 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 5.732% | $252.2871 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.42 | 8.744% | $163.5727 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 8.807% | $242.9552 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.95 | 4.423% | $29.1862 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.84 | 9.339% | $241.4642 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.03 | $1,247.4270 | $1,247.43 | $1,247.40 | $1,247.60 | |