| 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 | 5.251% | $263.4433 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.75 | 9.644% | $37.0049 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.63 | 11.396% | $9.6135 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.97 | 10.578% | $95.0639 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.50 | 6.613% | $173.2461 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.97 | 11.537% | $175.0796 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 10.171% | $198.9688 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.72 | $952.4201 | $952.41 | $952.40 | $952.40 | |