| 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 | $248.92 | 5.586% | $262.8247 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.69 | 6.337% | $242.1187 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.43 | 13.774% | $171.1502 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.73 | 12.625% | $71.7759 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.99 | 7.102% | $233.4716 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 12.448% | $18.9587 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.47 | 6.714% | $212.8624 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.09 | $1,213.1622 | $1,213.16 | $1,213.10 | $1,213.30 | |