| 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 | $249.61 | 5.279% | $262.7869 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.50 | 11.584% | $95.4043 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 4.317% | $149.0377 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.42 | 6.549% | $92.0796 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 8.784% | $216.9588 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.58 | 13.549% | $94.9043 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.75 | 7.164% | $172.2661 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.17 | $1,083.4377 | $1,083.44 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.50 | |