| 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 | $240.50 | 9.546% | $263.4581 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.93 | 11.317% | $86.7493 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.74 | 9.505% | $91.6995 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.44 | 8.319% | $122.8771 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.41 | 3.643% | $252.2774 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.32 | 10.721% | $156.4709 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 12.720% | $185.5033 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.91 | $1,159.0356 | $1,159.04 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.10 | |