| 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 | $248.80 | 5.436% | $262.3248 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.94 | 8.123% | $72.3775 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 4.700% | $64.2963 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.87 | 7.778% | $252.0604 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.59 | 5.866% | $189.0661 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.60 | 3.344% | $179.4052 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.50 | 13.368% | $181.9556 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.71 | $1,201.4859 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.45 | $1,201.60 | |