| 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 | $248.91 | 5.458% | $262.4955 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 7.382% | $254.9786 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.70 | 9.270% | $88.1809 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.75 | 10.606% | $141.2992 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.66 | 7.519% | $28.6646 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.41 | 12.142% | $161.9443 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.72 | 4.840% | $19.626 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.60 | $957.1891 | $957.19 | $957.25 | $957.20 | |