| 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 | $247.70 | 5.874% | $262.2499 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.40 | 10.787% | $86.857 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.84 | 8.667% | $84.5864 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 11.844% | $157.454 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.73 | 12.737% | $279.2834 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.30 | 8.265% | $60.9532 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.47 | 6.395% | $185.6274 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.22 | $1,117.0113 | $1,117.01 | $1,117.05 | $1,117.10 | |