| 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 | $246.54 | 6.335% | $262.1583 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.44 | 9.440% | $262.0431 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.41 | 10.308% | $71.0494 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.90 | 13.130% | $7.806 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.30 | 11.840% | $197.1739 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.37 | 12.124% | $272.8762 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.61 | 8.865% | $190.0892 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.57 | $1,263.1961 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | |