| 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 | $249.56 | 5.273% | $262.7193 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.39 | 9.647% | $107.8817 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.41 | 6.749% | $79.4319 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.70 | 9.286% | $6.2293 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 13.615% | $85.927 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.26 | 12.695% | $120.8767 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.41 | 11.669% | $124.4104 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.36 | $787.4763 | $787.48 | $787.55 | $787.40 | |