| 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 | $58.82 | 5.501% | $62.0557 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.33 | 9.445% | $92.295 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.70 | 3.263% | $180.4005 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.76 | 10.656% | $253.1367 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.65 | 8.708% | $220.2968 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.55 | 4.639% | $227.6421 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 12.697% | $246.2993 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.36 | $1,282.1261 | $1,282.14 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.10 | |