| 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 | $248.98 | 5.575% | $262.8606 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.74 | 11.466% | $147.96 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.43 | 7.226% | $161.3001 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 10.286% | $42.813 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 3.593% | $29.5758 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.49 | 8.640% | $147.1963 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.93 | 9.856% | $52.654 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.94 | $844.3598 | $844.36 | $844.35 | $844.50 | |