| 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 | $250.30 | 5.288% | $263.5359 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.32 | 9.708% | $257.0678 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.93 | 4.725% | $142.3527 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.74 | 12.494% | $198.8219 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.25 | 13.440% | $9.3588 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.57 | 10.148% | $94.2536 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.58 | 10.351% | $170.5806 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.69 | $1,135.9713 | $1,135.97 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.10 | |