| 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 | $248.28 | 5.590% | $262.1589 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 9.203% | $272.2431 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.31 | 6.805% | $231.0299 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 5.488% | $144.7823 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.76 | 4.403% | $16.4539 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.89 | 13.734% | $162.5145 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.55 | 10.799% | $153.512 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.34 | $1,242.6946 | $1,242.68 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.70 | |