| 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 | $249.27 | 5.850% | $263.8523 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.66 | 8.400% | $98.2754 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.40 | 12.773% | $122.2459 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.80 | 5.425% | $142.1129 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.27 | 11.596% | $259.204 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.26 | 5.806% | $56.3523 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.89 | 10.425% | $121.346 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.55 | $1,063.3888 | $1,063.39 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.40 | |