| 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 | $247.68 | 5.168% | $260.4801 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.44 | 12.261% | $106.0193 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.40 | 9.721% | $24.5775 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 10.567% | $179.6493 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.35 | 11.797% | $50.6999 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.50 | 9.574% | $173.6748 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.76 | 8.809% | $164.0404 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.61 | $959.1413 | $959.14 | $959.15 | $959.10 | |