| 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 | $249.41 | 5.184% | $262.3394 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 7.113% | $224.7981 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 8.765% | $155.5013 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.97 | 9.125% | $14.1535 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.35 | 3.542% | $210.5527 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.45 | 6.329% | $166.3517 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.60 | 5.373% | $226.1305 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.62 | $1,259.8272 | $1,259.82 | $1,259.85 | $1,259.90 | |