| 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 | $240.50 | 9.370% | $263.0349 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.26 | 9.642% | $103.3485 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.33 | 12.328% | $163.2463 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.42 | 5.352% | $79.4565 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.35 | 7.453% | $138.9905 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.75 | 12.238% | $10.9432 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.53 | 6.443% | $109.136 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.14 | $868.1559 | $868.16 | $868.20 | $868.00 | |