| 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 | $99.62 | 5.215% | $104.8152 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.91 | 4.458% | $262.0956 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 10.324% | $252.4654 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.42 | 8.840% | $9.1643 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 10.260% | $260.798 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.82 | 12.856% | $70.8961 | $70.90 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.75 | 6.654% | $263.1687 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.89 | $1,223.4033 | $1,223.42 | $1,223.35 | $1,223.50 | |