| 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 | $248.95 | 5.375% | $262.3311 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 8.533% | $41.6767 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 11.798% | $203.9196 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.84 | 9.423% | $259.1574 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 13.745% | $87.4813 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.65 | 10.496% | $218.3953 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.36 | 11.222% | $245.0888 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.51 | $1,318.0502 | $1,318.06 | $1,318.10 | $1,318.10 | |