| 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 | $248.33 | 5.722% | $262.5394 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.68 | 5.366% | $214.6095 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.89 | 4.640% | $145.3345 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.88 | 10.394% | $135.6521 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.85 | 11.292% | $157.8677 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.57 | 5.775% | $159.2654 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 13.346% | $257.7148 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.57 | $1,332.9834 | $1,332.98 | $1,332.95 | $1,333.00 | |