| 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 | $250.58 | 5.397% | $264.1038 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.53 | 11.791% | $74.3746 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.26 | 4.664% | $84.0033 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.78 | 3.117% | $58.5498 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.91 | 5.522% | $129.6971 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.59 | 6.431% | $187.9465 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.34 | 10.165% | $189.8584 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.99 | $988.5335 | $988.53 | $988.50 | $988.50 | |