| 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 | $240.72 | 9.195% | $262.8542 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 3.768% | $52.2679 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 13.637% | $281.1834 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.39 | 9.438% | $171.1501 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.32 | 13.197% | $169.0258 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.84 | 3.246% | $115.4703 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.98 | 10.834% | $107.4868 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.06 | $1,159.4385 | $1,159.44 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.60 | |