| 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 | $249.95 | 5.722% | $264.2521 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.59 | 13.183% | $160.2558 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.25 | 13.232% | $145.22 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.29 | 10.664% | $25.7736 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.67 | 10.230% | $210.1755 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 7.306% | $72.9037 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.75 | 4.159% | $217.4319 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.44 | $1,096.0126 | $1,096.01 | $1,096.00 | $1,096.10 | |