| 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 | $248.67 | 5.687% | $262.8119 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.59 | 6.168% | $136.5214 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.40 | 8.529% | $172.9952 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.44 | 6.327% | $29.1761 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.89 | 12.754% | $208.4709 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.67 | 4.533% | $239.0356 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.86 | 11.632% | $25.5191 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.52 | $1,074.5302 | $1,074.54 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 | |