| 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 | $247.25 | 5.125% | $259.9216 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.38 | 9.839% | $269.5229 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.98 | 3.637% | $74.5979 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.98 | 10.560% | $98.3763 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.96 | 11.674% | $208.7857 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 3.841% | $106.6447 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.48 | 13.600% | $99.3773 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.73 | $1,117.2264 | $1,117.23 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.20 | |