| 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 | $240.95 | 8.734% | $261.9946 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.92 | 7.700% | $94.6898 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 10.170% | $16.206 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.61 | 5.517% | $140.9813 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 11.192% | $198.7668 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.27 | 3.732% | $99.8628 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.51 | 6.490% | $235.886 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.73 | $1,048.3873 | $1,048.39 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.50 | |