| 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 | $248.57 | 5.536% | $262.3308 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.32 | 13.720% | $64.0471 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 8.277% | $50.1756 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.74 | 8.328% | $59.2987 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.45 | 7.623% | $130.7081 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.80 | 13.180% | $274.801 | $274.80 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 9.792% | $219.079 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.76 | $1,060.4403 | $1,060.45 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.40 | |