| 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 | 5.673% | $262.8299 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.90 | 6.173% | $72.0915 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.37 | 6.489% | $117.5319 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 6.388% | $38.9274 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.90 | 11.264% | $51.0702 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.39 | 3.313% | $150.2068 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.71 | 7.633% | $177.2823 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.58 | $869.9400 | $869.94 | $870.00 | $869.90 | |