| 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 | $239.68 | 8.667% | $260.4531 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.82 | 5.584% | $207.8104 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.92 | 13.525% | $171.3319 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 11.721% | $140.6344 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 4.805% | $8.2167 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.96 | 7.235% | $150.0861 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.54 | 8.823% | $110.4989 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.64 | $1,049.0315 | $1,049.03 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 | |