| 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 | $247.66 | 6.223% | $263.0719 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.59 | 13.655% | $101.8235 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.89 | 8.412% | $58.4232 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.37 | 6.840% | $200.1861 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 13.190% | $58.0438 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.32 | 11.432% | $222.1063 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.58 | 12.345% | $138.836 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.69 | $1,042.4908 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 | |