| 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 | $249.25 | 5.385% | $262.6721 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.53 | 11.449% | $69.6891 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 4.396% | $82.88 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.42 | 5.501% | $148.1445 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.92 | 5.532% | $242.6392 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.56 | 9.269% | $154.6812 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.57 | 9.797% | $158.7335 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.64 | $1,119.4396 | $1,119.43 | $1,119.50 | $1,119.40 | |