| 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 | $248.60 | 5.509% | $262.2954 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.88 | 12.469% | $113.4587 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.58 | 6.509% | $79.4344 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.29 | 5.322% | $137.224 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 3.370% | $8.2283 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.42 | 9.188% | $91.0846 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.43 | 13.298% | $164.7693 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.16 | $856.4947 | $856.49 | $856.50 | $856.50 | |