| 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 | $250.80 | 5.241% | $263.9444 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.73 | 12.725% | $39.1494 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.93 | 6.628% | $78.8301 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.94 | 13.691% | $19.2593 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 8.461% | $142.5178 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.50 | 8.521% | $62.3996 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 11.650% | $252.9319 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.84 | $859.0325 | $859.03 | $859.05 | $858.90 | |