| 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 | $247.95 | 5.727% | $262.1501 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 8.765% | $18.0659 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.83 | 13.620% | $248.6346 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.92 | 13.825% | $121.7017 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.54 | 13.716% | $58.6092 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.79 | 11.434% | $273.8936 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.67 | 4.494% | $150.1265 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.31 | $1,133.1816 | $1,133.18 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | |