| 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 | $245.81 | 6.692% | $262.2596 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.79 | 4.506% | $207.7475 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.88 | 12.787% | $94.6057 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.33 | 7.408% | $184.0221 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 4.509% | $208.4955 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.54 | 8.851% | $40.8627 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 11.189% | $55.2053 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.50 | $1,053.1984 | $1,053.21 | $1,053.15 | $1,053.20 | |