| 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 | $248.91 | 5.397% | $262.3437 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.77 | 8.103% | $194.3368 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.72 | 6.114% | $52.7599 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.38 | 13.572% | $46.9961 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.40 | 13.325% | $133.0436 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.70 | 10.226% | $106.5885 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.93 | 11.274% | $87.8286 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.81 | $883.8972 | $883.90 | $883.95 | $883.80 | |