| 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 | $246.83 | 6.750% | $263.491 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 12.579% | $207.5957 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.94 | 6.549% | $183.2004 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.58 | 3.815% | $124.142 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.69 | 11.527% | $63.2247 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.30 | 13.503% | $112.7085 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 6.838% | $263.8792 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.73 | $1,218.2415 | $1,218.24 | $1,218.25 | $1,218.20 | |