| 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 | $249.96 | 5.305% | $263.2204 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.67 | 12.246% | $181.4681 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.38 | 9.608% | $5.8969 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 4.604% | $131.2362 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.92 | 9.644% | $67.8916 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.80 | 12.588% | $60.5723 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.59 | 13.189% | $229.3096 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.78 | $939.5951 | $939.60 | $939.55 | $939.60 | |