| 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 | $248.46 | 5.730% | $262.6968 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 4.610% | $261.8284 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.97 | 10.161% | $276.4711 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 7.359% | $141.0912 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 10.495% | $190.7586 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 11.734% | $176.8414 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.65 | 11.592% | $239.5322 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,426.70 | $1,549.2197 | $1,549.22 | $1,549.25 | $1,549.20 | |