| 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 | $248.87 | 5.548% | $262.6773 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.78 | 6.134% | $60.2629 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.52 | 13.636% | $258.5446 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.66 | 6.872% | $247.5797 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.46 | 13.300% | $218.0572 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 5.616% | $79.7929 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.74 | 3.766% | $28.7847 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.58 | $1,155.6993 | $1,155.69 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.80 | |