| 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 | $248.72 | 5.873% | $263.3273 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.62 | 6.634% | $42.2484 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.35 | 4.662% | $137.4735 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.43 | 13.391% | $115.0125 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.93 | 11.151% | $51.0517 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.71 | 5.794% | $202.8177 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.83 | 5.411% | $177.9654 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.59 | $989.8965 | $989.90 | $989.85 | $989.90 | |