| 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 | $249.40 | 5.404% | $262.8776 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.57 | 7.733% | $150.3629 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.53 | 5.106% | $66.7738 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.41 | 13.794% | $225.7787 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.55 | 11.657% | $198.247 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.98 | 12.276% | $81.939 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.89 | 7.552% | $135.3972 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.33 | $1,121.3762 | $1,121.38 | $1,121.40 | $1,121.40 | |