| 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 | $249.55 | 5.220% | $262.5765 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.48 | 7.564% | $138.1982 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.37 | 8.769% | $260.3604 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 10.475% | $276.5742 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 13.204% | $41.0591 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.38 | 6.636% | $85.714 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.25 | 11.456% | $198.6703 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.65 | $1,263.1527 | $1,263.15 | $1,263.10 | $1,263.30 | |