| 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 | $248.60 | 5.427% | $262.0915 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.46 | 7.246% | $241.7968 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.90 | 8.625% | $183.4676 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.29 | 7.852% | $57.4743 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.76 | 7.455% | $259.7832 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.72 | 13.803% | $204.5268 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 13.590% | $194.0344 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.55 | $1,403.1746 | $1,403.17 | $1,403.20 | $1,403.20 | |