| 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 | $247.35 | 5.215% | $260.2493 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.42 | 12.648% | $123.2594 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.46 | 5.404% | $200.7525 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.79 | 5.873% | $40.0094 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.32 | 13.447% | $9.4388 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.61 | 12.770% | $242.0157 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.85 | 3.227% | $81.3945 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.80 | $957.1196 | $957.12 | $957.10 | $957.10 | |