| 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 | $249.95 | 5.632% | $264.0272 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.95 | 3.124% | $142.2596 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.57 | 6.284% | $203.6083 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.32 | 12.233% | $8.2155 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.81 | 9.494% | $106.0011 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.62 | 3.278% | $228.8847 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.32 | 3.746% | $131.0519 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.54 | $1,084.0483 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.10 | |