| 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 | $248.32 | 5.587% | $262.1936 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.72 | 10.666% | $266.3952 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.38 | 12.209% | $267.4838 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 5.447% | $6.5904 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.72 | 7.662% | $11.5414 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.31 | 6.646% | $114.4418 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.40 | 6.286% | $112.0254 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.10 | $1,040.6716 | $1,040.67 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.60 | |