| 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 | $249.81 | 5.103% | $262.5578 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.67 | 9.521% | $81.7793 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.58 | 9.406% | $146.1445 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 6.247% | $102.8152 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.48 | 5.571% | $201.0916 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.45 | 12.229% | $238.4305 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.66 | 9.496% | $156.207 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.42 | $1,189.0259 | $1,189.03 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 | |