| 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 | $248.50 | 5.495% | $262.1551 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.90 | 13.429% | $209.7302 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 6.103% | $167.5048 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.68 | 11.869% | $124.9353 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.52 | 8.791% | $51.6975 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.64 | 8.849% | $231.4565 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.81 | 3.862% | $121.3212 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.92 | $1,168.8006 | $1,168.81 | $1,168.80 | $1,168.80 | |