| 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 | $240.82 | 9.244% | $263.0814 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 8.447% | $156.489 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.47 | 6.824% | $148.9874 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.81 | 11.127% | $23.1255 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.30 | 7.164% | $112.8437 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.54 | 4.352% | $140.3952 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.63 | 4.377% | $119.6474 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.87 | $964.5696 | $964.58 | $964.65 | $964.50 | |