| 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 | $248.39 | 5.325% | $261.6168 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.74 | 6.627% | $156.4645 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.86 | 11.760% | $101.5451 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.82 | 7.866% | $252.2123 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 5.703% | $222.4837 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.81 | 12.355% | $227.8672 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.75 | 11.858% | $167.5074 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.85 | $1,389.6970 | $1,389.70 | $1,389.65 | $1,389.70 | |