| 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 | $248.60 | 5.510% | $262.2979 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.72 | 10.393% | $80.2778 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 12.791% | $32.4161 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 7.138% | $251.2386 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.38 | 9.362% | $242.1056 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.50 | 10.506% | $97.7978 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.51 | 6.599% | $155.1122 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.95 | $1,121.2460 | $1,121.26 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.20 | |