| 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 | $247.70 | 5.874% | $262.2499 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.54 | 5.448% | $127.107 | $127.11 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.99 | 7.235% | $246.6298 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.66 | 8.151% | $107.7833 | $107.78 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.25 | 7.630% | $22.8714 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.35 | 5.833% | $88.2118 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.52 | 10.687% | $262.9038 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.01 | $1,117.7570 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.70 | |