| 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 | $248.75 | 5.425% | $262.2447 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.84 | 5.125% | $165.9293 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.34 | 11.331% | $107.2563 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.69 | 13.668% | $17.8345 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.81 | 4.470% | $13.3826 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.74 | 6.589% | $115.9049 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.44 | 4.356% | $194.5613 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.61 | $877.1136 | $877.10 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |