| 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 | $249.46 | 5.254% | $262.5666 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.35 | 12.442% | $52.1169 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 6.724% | $251.5805 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 11.756% | $253.0044 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.58 | 5.299% | $5.8757 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.63 | 10.413% | $153.0655 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.84 | 12.531% | $180.9949 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.98 | $1,159.2045 | $1,159.21 | $1,159.20 | $1,159.30 | |