| 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 | $241.30 | 8.697% | $262.2859 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.87 | 5.781% | $245.2744 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 6.236% | $221.3852 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.97 | 5.238% | $13.6494 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.68 | 11.701% | $96.8224 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.29 | 3.671% | $196.2388 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.81 | 5.631% | $217.3992 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.31 | $1,253.0553 | $1,253.06 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.00 | |