| 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 | $248.47 | 5.635% | $262.4713 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.66 | 6.740% | $236.5999 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.63 | 4.484% | $162.6084 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.94 | 10.620% | $134.89 | $134.89 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.40 | 8.118% | $57.735 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.26 | 7.672% | $12.1239 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.51 | 9.768% | $254.1239 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.87 | $1,120.5524 | $1,120.55 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.50 | |