| 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 | $241.76 | 8.435% | $262.1525 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.75 | 3.135% | $257.5797 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.70 | 4.691% | $184.989 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.41 | 8.212% | $176.8292 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.50 | 9.763% | $49.9422 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.99 | 6.466% | $228.8913 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.37 | 12.161% | $191.0887 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.48 | $1,351.4726 | $1,351.47 | $1,351.55 | $1,351.50 | |