| 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 | $248.87 | 5.347% | $262.1771 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 11.118% | $43.6472 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.92 | 9.736% | $71.2406 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.57 | 6.244% | $214.156 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.88 | 3.658% | $65.1802 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 4.227% | $209.1106 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.77 | 6.160% | $166.427 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.92 | $1,031.9387 | $1,031.95 | $1,032.00 | $1,031.90 | |