| 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 | $244.95 | 5.361% | $258.0818 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.36 | 8.282% | $192.049 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.63 | 3.255% | $203.0303 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.55 | 6.664% | $130.7167 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.98 | 7.213% | $136.1391 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 7.545% | $67.0543 | $67.05 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.25 | 11.666% | $9.2124 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.07 | $996.2836 | $996.28 | $996.30 | $996.20 | |