| 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 | $249.27 | 5.145% | $262.0949 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 4.378% | $258.4399 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.63 | 6.849% | $39.1388 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.55 | 7.585% | $58.6876 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.26 | 9.430% | $111.9031 | $111.90 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.98 | 11.596% | $58.0076 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.42 | 13.871% | $53.9976 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.71 | $842.2695 | $842.27 | $842.30 | $842.20 | |