| 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 | $248.72 | 5.442% | $262.2553 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.96 | 3.303% | $98.0965 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.63 | 6.138% | $81.3335 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 3.800% | $24.6421 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.79 | 9.257% | $158.1932 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.88 | 12.695% | $101.2903 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 9.227% | $86.7372 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.13 | $812.5481 | $812.55 | $812.60 | $812.50 | |