| 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 | $247.28 | 6.174% | $262.5471 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.30 | 7.655% | $161.8055 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 3.362% | $178.5062 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.98 | 13.743% | $111.4454 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.81 | 10.754% | $232.373 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.31 | 12.645% | $105.109 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.46 | 4.360% | $214.4181 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.84 | $1,266.2043 | $1,266.22 | $1,266.15 | $1,266.10 | |