| 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 | $248.29 | 5.713% | $262.4748 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 9.261% | $245.0615 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 12.735% | $169.08 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.84 | 7.762% | $40.7771 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.79 | 7.345% | $152.2045 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.81 | 5.700% | $176.3182 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.66 | 4.316% | $139.4288 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.66 | $1,185.3449 | $1,185.34 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.40 | |