| 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 | $241.70 | 8.595% | $262.4741 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.96 | 10.814% | $69.7685 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.38 | 13.449% | $238.674 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.51 | 12.174% | $39.833 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 5.812% | $223.7501 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.31 | 12.846% | $125.6089 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.71 | 9.156% | $81.5504 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.03 | $1,041.6590 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.80 | |