| 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 | $248.72 | 5.368% | $262.0713 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.40 | 5.290% | $36.2198 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.67 | 11.599% | $30.8794 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.84 | 12.700% | $104.6307 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.92 | 6.835% | $100.3394 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.96 | 7.214% | $252.9822 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 10.746% | $175.7871 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.24 | $962.9099 | $962.91 | $962.95 | $962.90 | |