| 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 | $248.70 | 5.401% | $262.1323 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.63 | 5.261% | $206.9747 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.35 | 9.284% | $143.5445 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.33 | 11.357% | $7.0489 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.98 | 13.264% | $45.2829 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.87 | 3.830% | $178.4526 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.29 | 10.758% | $247.3115 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.15 | $1,090.7474 | $1,090.73 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 | |