| 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 | $248.35 | 5.745% | $262.6177 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.61 | 13.403% | $202.5491 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.47 | 4.855% | $151.484 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.96 | 8.865% | $102.2896 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.89 | 12.590% | $199.1605 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.34 | 9.620% | $99.0307 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.50 | 10.399% | $84.4552 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.12 | $1,101.5868 | $1,101.59 | $1,101.60 | $1,101.60 | |