| 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 | $250.64 | 5.737% | $265.0192 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.84 | 4.597% | $107.5676 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.67 | 7.424% | $94.1786 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 11.639% | $181.6143 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 12.368% | $44.9135 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 8.709% | $268.0981 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.91 | 10.360% | $9.8331 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.33 | $971.2244 | $971.22 | $971.20 | $971.20 | |