| 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 | $248.35 | 5.507% | $262.0266 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.78 | 3.612% | $243.2603 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.56 | 9.871% | $185.1986 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.85 | 5.594% | $67.4218 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 4.822% | $214.7174 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 7.548% | $258.5561 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 9.673% | $137.9248 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.55 | $1,369.1056 | $1,369.11 | $1,369.05 | $1,369.10 | |