| 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 | $244.57 | 7.346% | $262.5361 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.71 | 11.389% | $75.4215 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.71 | 8.601% | $262.4995 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.33 | 12.823% | $233.9159 | $233.92 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.59 | 4.807% | $87.6082 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.97 | 12.615% | $193.664 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.83 | 13.557% | $192.8539 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.71 | $1,308.4991 | $1,308.50 | $1,308.45 | $1,308.50 | |