| 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 | $250.48 | 5.181% | $263.4574 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.48 | 7.102% | $189.0136 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.80 | 6.256% | $218.6748 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.29 | 11.383% | $219.7475 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 11.400% | $10.3602 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 10.123% | $113.0963 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 8.307% | $232.351 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.58 | $1,246.7008 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.65 | $1,246.80 | |