| 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 | $247.55 | 5.869% | $262.0787 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.62 | 3.755% | $145.9003 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.32 | 4.683% | $259.9488 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.96 | 7.793% | $82.9575 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.85 | 13.468% | $10.0419 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.89 | 6.691% | $48.9605 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.69 | 6.729% | $234.4729 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.88 | $1,044.3606 | $1,044.36 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.40 | |