| 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 | $247.89 | 5.848% | $262.3866 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.87 | 5.111% | $259.4875 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.55 | 9.371% | $245.5926 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.37 | 6.770% | $180.8363 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.59 | 11.215% | $36.245 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.64 | 6.660% | $145.7402 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.46 | 8.844% | $238.869 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.37 | $1,369.1572 | $1,369.17 | $1,369.20 | $1,369.10 | |