| 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 | $248.91 | 5.332% | $262.1819 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.72 | 5.426% | $230.5877 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 11.175% | $245.2521 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 12.741% | $87.363 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.56 | 8.618% | $247.1711 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 8.439% | $13.8585 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.93 | 11.870% | $256.104 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.99 | $1,342.5183 | $1,342.51 | $1,342.50 | $1,342.70 | |