| 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 | $247.95 | 5.138% | $260.6897 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.30 | 5.821% | $196.0863 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 6.279% | $86.7449 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 12.739% | $8.2187 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.36 | 13.132% | $32.0842 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.46 | 10.849% | $277.6324 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.75 | 11.828% | $111.5484 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.73 | $973.0046 | $973.00 | $973.05 | $972.90 | |