| 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 | $250.59 | 4.577% | $262.0595 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.92 | 13.806% | $241.1777 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.46 | 10.130% | $211.9562 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.40 | 13.455% | $264.804 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.51 | 7.636% | $150.163 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.28 | 12.513% | $265.8457 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.95 | 5.352% | $249.6316 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,501.11 | $1,645.6377 | $1,645.64 | $1,645.65 | $1,645.70 | |