| 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 | $248.80 | 5.380% | $262.1854 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.43 | 4.774% | $242.4785 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 11.519% | $277.1136 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 6.259% | $161.8431 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.70 | 12.243% | $180.3745 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.49 | 11.274% | $151.8779 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 7.850% | $160.6102 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.14 | $1,436.4832 | $1,436.48 | $1,436.50 | $1,436.50 | |