| 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 | $249.64 | 5.124% | $262.4316 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.66 | 4.450% | $12.1789 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.70 | 13.320% | $258.0296 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.62 | 7.248% | $6.0273 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.97 | 5.216% | $185.1486 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.39 | 4.712% | $39.1518 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.94 | 11.631% | $152.8675 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.92 | $915.8353 | $915.84 | $915.90 | $915.80 | |