| 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 | $248.70 | 5.563% | $262.5352 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.55 | 8.248% | $171.6272 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.95 | 9.561% | $171.956 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.51 | 6.138% | $63.1627 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.94 | 12.483% | $19.0546 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.85 | 12.414% | $130.2316 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.93 | 12.246% | $142.4738 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.43 | $961.0411 | $961.04 | $961.05 | $961.10 | |