| 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 | $247.78 | 5.851% | $262.2776 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.81 | 8.627% | $160.5616 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 7.216% | $233.7094 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 8.584% | $6.0481 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.98 | 9.340% | $211.0043 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.56 | 3.668% | $159.1926 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.35 | 3.689% | $16.9532 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.03 | $1,049.7468 | $1,049.74 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.80 | |