| 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 | $246.61 | 6.453% | $262.5237 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 9.629% | $50.1553 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.84 | 8.375% | $227.4141 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.55 | 7.674% | $141.6451 | $141.65 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.63 | 7.323% | $186.3449 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.62 | 6.558% | $248.9408 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.61 | 13.370% | $114.0616 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.61 | $1,231.0855 | $1,231.08 | $1,231.05 | $1,231.00 | |