| 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 | $248.77 | 5.428% | $262.2732 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.94 | 8.592% | $83.5507 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.68 | 9.600% | $65.4093 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.36 | 10.124% | $209.632 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.87 | 7.790% | $28.9632 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 5.365% | $238.5464 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.65 | 3.478% | $9.9856 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.67 | $898.3604 | $898.36 | $898.35 | $898.40 | |