| 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 | $248.69 | 5.583% | $262.5744 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 8.639% | $202.9485 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.93 | 6.433% | $234.0781 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 11.609% | $187.2241 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.35 | 6.408% | $65.2813 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.82 | 5.169% | $156.5125 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 4.623% | $196.1681 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.85 | $1,304.7870 | $1,304.78 | $1,304.75 | $1,304.80 | |