| 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 | $246.78 | 6.267% | $262.2457 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.32 | 4.755% | $53.7603 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.77 | 11.681% | $198.5353 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 11.274% | $97.1199 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.46 | 9.731% | $188.1448 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.87 | 11.716% | $256.8016 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.66 | 3.125% | $92.4619 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.14 | $1,149.0695 | $1,149.07 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.00 | |