| 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 | $248.50 | 5.612% | $262.4458 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.88 | 8.247% | $44.2514 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.69 | 5.256% | $178.6089 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.57 | 5.222% | $62.6807 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 5.251% | $249.0344 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.72 | 13.567% | $188.2032 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.86 | 9.665% | $208.21 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.83 | $1,193.4344 | $1,193.43 | $1,193.45 | $1,193.40 | |