| 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 | $249.78 | 5.820% | $264.3172 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.77 | 9.341% | $81.7543 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.79 | 5.554% | $56.7775 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.82 | 8.635% | $186.6567 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 4.405% | $194.7258 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.46 | 13.439% | $74.2572 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.26 | 10.369% | $172.4626 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.39 | $1,030.9513 | $1,030.96 | $1,030.95 | $1,031.10 | |