| 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 | $249.59 | 5.191% | $262.5462 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.59 | 8.204% | $219.2105 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 13.683% | $33.491 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.52 | 6.477% | $123.0022 | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.54 | 8.639% | $217.8647 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.38 | 8.703% | $58.0257 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.54 | 8.665% | $257.0362 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.62 | $1,171.1765 | $1,171.18 | $1,171.20 | $1,171.10 | |