| 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 | $249.25 | 5.585% | $263.1706 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 5.657% | $26.7629 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.57 | 3.746% | $85.6631 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.67 | 10.548% | $158.8243 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.32 | 10.512% | $218.0623 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.40 | 13.825% | $119.9716 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.87 | 11.828% | $118.3923 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.41 | $990.8471 | $990.83 | $990.75 | $991.00 | |