| 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 | $248.59 | 5.487% | $262.2301 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.95 | 7.668% | $65.6236 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.66 | 13.486% | $216.3724 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.31 | 12.499% | $271.4713 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.78 | 5.851% | $87.6235 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.41 | 13.335% | $11.7982 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 5.162% | $159.1101 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.00 | $1,074.2292 | $1,074.22 | $1,074.15 | $1,074.20 | |