| 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 | $249.30 | 5.269% | $262.4356 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.82 | 13.284% | $53.0396 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.48 | 5.310% | $262.7274 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 5.237% | $40.4636 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 4.269% | $153.8281 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.29 | 11.736% | $198.0968 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.27 | 13.870% | $206.4121 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.14 | $1,177.0032 | $1,177.01 | $1,177.05 | $1,176.90 | |