| 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 | $246.34 | 5.425% | $259.7039 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.56 | 4.818% | $102.2604 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.60 | 9.317% | $90.2958 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.36 | 8.238% | $204.9595 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.59 | 12.687% | $143.7773 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 11.416% | $40.6446 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.42 | 7.409% | $86.3783 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.35 | $928.0198 | $928.02 | $928.05 | $928.10 | |