| 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 | $250.25 | 5.490% | $263.9887 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.39 | 12.627% | $36.4799 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.48 | 8.276% | $73.0646 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 3.848% | $172.3461 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.63 | 7.108% | $179.5451 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.78 | 4.201% | $192.5426 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.57 | 10.395% | $134.2072 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.06 | $1,052.1742 | $1,052.18 | $1,052.20 | $1,052.10 | |