| 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 | $245.88 | 6.741% | $262.4548 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.57 | 12.146% | $264.1823 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.88 | 4.392% | $159.5945 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.32 | 12.611% | $183.9163 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.36 | 4.727% | $47.5042 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 7.629% | $221.1884 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.34 | 3.237% | $48.8724 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.86 | $1,187.7129 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.80 | |