| 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 | $247.76 | 5.812% | $262.1598 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.67 | 5.590% | $128.4714 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.62 | 11.696% | $147.0143 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 10.386% | $98.8065 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.28 | 12.164% | $208.9391 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.30 | 6.599% | $14.1777 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.83 | 3.490% | $172.6524 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.97 | $1,032.2212 | $1,032.22 | $1,032.20 | $1,032.30 | |