| 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 | $248.43 | 5.601% | $262.3446 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.39 | 6.729% | $140.2312 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.81 | 6.595% | $84.0075 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.95 | 11.547% | $123.7614 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.99 | 13.260% | $45.2927 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 12.179% | $96.7768 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.82 | 12.439% | $108.8634 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.66 | $861.2776 | $861.27 | $861.30 | $861.30 | |