| 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 | $247.82 | 6.484% | $263.8886 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.73 | 12.376% | $185.117 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.89 | 8.656% | $162.8645 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.62 | 8.837% | $87.7444 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.83 | 12.652% | $155.2683 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.71 | 9.720% | $214.733 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 10.566% | $184.1477 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.15 | $1,253.7635 | $1,253.76 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | |