| 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 | $239.37 | 9.650% | $262.4692 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.41 | 10.460% | $155.0969 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.38 | 9.576% | $44.2468 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 9.364% | $202.9358 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.66 | 8.752% | $216.0467 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.25 | 7.778% | $59.5473 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.41 | 8.831% | $20.0358 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.04 | $960.3785 | $960.40 | $960.40 | $960.20 | |