| 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 | $248.89 | 5.681% | $263.0294 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.25 | 9.465% | $84.5617 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 6.665% | $247.8681 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 11.148% | $277.4588 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 6.367% | $241.3893 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.60 | 9.827% | $27.0174 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.37 | 8.228% | $82.6537 | $82.65 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.06 | $1,223.9784 | $1,223.98 | $1,223.95 | $1,224.10 | |