| 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 | $248.39 | 5.789% | $262.7693 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.89 | 8.617% | $256.2166 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.53 | 7.595% | $197.4691 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.80 | 7.387% | $22.3365 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 9.420% | $245.8777 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.83 | 5.231% | $153.4584 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.85 | 10.203% | $32.8956 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.00 | $1,171.0232 | $1,171.04 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.10 | |