| 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 | $250.37 | 5.673% | $264.5735 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.81 | 3.569% | $122.0146 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.79 | 11.747% | $233.3166 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.30 | 10.494% | $146.1836 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 4.644% | $13.0805 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.79 | 10.859% | $109.5176 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.35 | 10.286% | $83.1005 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.91 | $971.7869 | $971.78 | $971.75 | $971.80 | |