| 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 | $250.67 | 4.708% | $262.4715 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.98 | 4.217% | $221.9614 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 7.314% | $158.1379 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.59 | 12.788% | $98.791 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.39 | 4.430% | $43.2236 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 7.624% | $153.2135 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.47 | 5.181% | $115.1416 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.82 | $1,052.9405 | $1,052.93 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.90 | |