| 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 | $241.85 | 8.472% | $262.3395 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.88 | 3.308% | $30.8684 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 3.397% | $52.6084 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.68 | 3.345% | $186.7237 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.70 | 10.757% | $275.4527 | $275.45 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 7.343% | $187.7107 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.72 | 12.541% | $243.8989 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.58 | $1,239.6023 | $1,239.60 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.60 | |