| 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 | $247.91 | 5.825% | $262.3508 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.75 | 7.345% | $224.0827 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.62 | 10.119% | $109.7005 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.95 | 9.323% | $48.0475 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.82 | 13.278% | $100.6135 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.39 | 11.200% | $82.7217 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.86 | 5.671% | $48.4607 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.30 | $875.9774 | $875.97 | $875.95 | $876.00 | |