| 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 | $249.42 | 5.188% | $262.3599 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.39 | 3.244% | $204.8258 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.62 | 10.869% | $235.7297 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.40 | 8.130% | $27.465 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 13.861% | $37.0048 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.60 | 3.138% | $132.6355 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.29 | 7.251% | $87.1843 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.22 | $987.2050 | $987.21 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |