| 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 | $249.58 | 5.678% | $263.7512 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.86 | 7.429% | $124.4672 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.57 | 10.821% | $113.6691 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.91 | 12.605% | $94.4869 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.90 | 12.167% | $191.6934 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.83 | 13.573% | $32.7431 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 11.252% | $37.0358 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.94 | $857.8467 | $857.85 | $857.85 | $857.90 | |