| 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 | $248.88 | 5.380% | $262.2697 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.58 | 10.118% | $164.7145 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.38 | 7.159% | $186.8639 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.67 | 4.540% | $147.0564 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.62 | 3.764% | $95.0686 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 9.259% | $174.7598 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 6.231% | $193.6697 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.39 | $1,224.4026 | $1,224.40 | $1,224.30 | $1,224.60 | |