| 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 | 5.395% | $263.4348 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.47 | 11.144% | $175.0185 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.80 | 8.188% | $201.0133 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.38 | 10.777% | $164.3709 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.29 | 13.693% | $107.2011 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.33 | 11.262% | $116.0796 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.63 | 8.549% | $12.6242 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.85 | $1,039.7424 | $1,039.73 | $1,039.70 | $1,039.70 | |