| 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 | $239.95 | 9.664% | $263.1388 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 12.757% | $48.9365 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.87 | 4.332% | $250.2612 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.54 | 3.275% | $15.0162 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.48 | 13.456% | $244.475 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 12.504% | $47.9042 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 8.755% | $186.2429 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.07 | $1,055.9748 | $1,055.98 | $1,056.00 | $1,055.90 | |