| 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 | $247.71 | 5.818% | $262.1218 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.55 | 5.749% | $217.3671 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.51 | 10.329% | $152.8167 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.64 | 6.661% | $254.5358 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.70 | 4.604% | $134.6253 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.74 | 4.366% | $207.417 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.34 | 13.631% | $232.1936 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.19 | $1,461.0773 | $1,461.09 | $1,461.05 | $1,461.00 | |