| 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 | $248.25 | 5.678% | $262.3456 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.98 | 7.568% | $266.7471 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.43 | 13.788% | $141.5864 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.50 | 9.518% | $234.9161 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.92 | 5.164% | $44.0847 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.40 | 3.371% | $258.841 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.85 | 5.297% | $223.0717 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.33 | $1,431.5926 | $1,431.60 | $1,431.60 | $1,431.50 | |