| 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 | $249.87 | 5.163% | $262.7708 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.92 | 3.256% | $141.3781 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.98 | 5.836% | $7.3874 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.71 | 10.621% | $126.8933 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.88 | 13.811% | $19.2113 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.90 | 8.186% | $209.7727 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 9.467% | $58.4773 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.68 | $825.8909 | $825.89 | $825.90 | $826.00 | |