| 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 | $248.30 | 5.696% | $262.4432 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.43 | 10.755% | $257.4278 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.38 | 10.779% | $203.1465 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.28 | 3.633% | $243.8277 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.97 | 7.817% | $201.5854 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.98 | 7.473% | $67.6865 | $67.69 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 6.254% | $50.2369 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.62 | $1,286.3540 | $1,286.37 | $1,286.45 | $1,286.20 | |