| 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 | $243.48 | 8.116% | $263.2408 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.56 | 6.746% | $177.7961 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.74 | 8.417% | $177.522 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 12.225% | $20.0546 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.27 | 10.470% | $100.826 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 7.203% | $39.3971 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.85 | 7.451% | $239.4546 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.52 | $1,018.2912 | $1,018.29 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.30 | |