| 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 | $241.55 | 8.469% | $262.0069 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.44 | 6.204% | $154.4631 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 5.425% | $262.1182 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.27 | 6.487% | $175.9911 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 13.237% | $6.1488 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.55 | 6.121% | $104.5822 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.46 | 7.479% | $121.9457 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.33 | $1,087.2560 | $1,087.26 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.20 | |