| 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 | 5.804% | $262.8912 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.85 | 6.257% | $201.7289 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.83 | 8.277% | $55.0372 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.94 | 11.585% | $128.2558 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.71 | 12.183% | $229.6498 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.75 | 11.661% | $91.2829 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.73 | 10.671% | $249.8176 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.28 | $1,218.6634 | $1,218.67 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.60 | |