| 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 | $244.49 | 7.388% | $262.5529 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 9.188% | $186.3402 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.95 | 12.240% | $86.3687 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 3.373% | $233.3129 | $233.31 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.50 | 10.250% | $84.3413 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.95 | 11.402% | $201.5819 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.70 | 9.295% | $92.5729 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.95 | $1,147.0708 | $1,147.06 | $1,147.05 | $1,147.10 | |