| 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 | $249.67 | 5.672% | $263.8313 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.33 | 4.171% | $233.6868 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.80 | 10.277% | $56.0207 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.78 | 9.268% | $28.1693 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 7.385% | $260.1509 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.89 | 6.684% | $105.4998 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.97 | 12.788% | $138.6954 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.70 | $1,086.0542 | $1,086.06 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.10 | |