| 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 | $249.72 | 5.297% | $262.9477 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.83 | 11.389% | $235.9553 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.58 | 4.134% | $143.2676 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.87 | 13.187% | $186.6114 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.67 | 7.531% | $69.5403 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.48 | 12.616% | $144.689 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.29 | 5.758% | $200.1893 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.44 | $1,243.2006 | $1,243.21 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.20 | |