| 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 | $247.93 | 5.211% | $260.8496 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.91 | 13.327% | $147.2231 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.80 | 6.854% | $102.3661 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.86 | 8.466% | $42.1499 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.74 | 5.295% | $141.8745 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.33 | 11.182% | $196.0472 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.74 | 3.190% | $68.869 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.31 | $959.3794 | $959.38 | $959.30 | $959.30 | |