| 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 | $249.38 | 5.244% | $262.4575 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.45 | 3.860% | $251.8086 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 6.776% | $159.0108 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.91 | 10.813% | $269.1759 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.58 | 6.399% | $197.4553 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.71 | 12.149% | $17.6186 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.91 | 5.529% | $160.3091 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.86 | $1,317.8358 | $1,317.85 | $1,317.80 | $1,317.90 | |