| 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 | $239.59 | 9.625% | $262.6505 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.58 | 12.862% | $263.6231 | $263.62 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.83 | 3.695% | $153.2923 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.41 | 10.584% | $212.7747 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.86 | 9.595% | $116.0173 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.26 | 5.699% | $7.6737 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 11.538% | $269.4535 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.11 | $1,285.4851 | $1,285.47 | $1,285.40 | $1,285.60 | |