| 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 | $249.27 | 5.306% | $262.4963 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 7.136% | $159.5684 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.29 | 4.698% | $47.4177 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.84 | 8.744% | $146.6304 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 4.221% | $237.0819 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 5.199% | $9.8466 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.86 | 12.491% | $266.4462 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.04 | $1,129.4875 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.40 | |