| 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 | $246.48 | 6.556% | $262.6392 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.36 | 4.458% | $47.3821 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.84 | 13.227% | $272.6959 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.45 | 5.599% | $41.6588 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.97 | 5.658% | $197.5488 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.55 | 6.693% | $171.2956 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 7.519% | $256.6371 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.34 | $1,249.8575 | $1,249.87 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.80 | |