| 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 | $249.54 | 5.179% | $262.4637 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.50 | 6.866% | $153.3527 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.75 | 6.874% | $194.2435 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.66 | 13.130% | $138.7653 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.25 | 5.457% | $116.2663 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.25 | 11.430% | $33.7076 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.28 | 6.503% | $236.7349 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.23 | $1,135.5340 | $1,135.53 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.60 | |