| 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 | $245.53 | 6.851% | $262.3513 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.68 | 13.305% | $50.6247 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.66 | 13.354% | $254.6611 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.83 | 8.596% | $245.2423 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.89 | 12.666% | $145.2152 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 8.523% | $38.428 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.47 | 3.463% | $101.88 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.47 | $1,098.4026 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.40 | |