| 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 | $242.98 | 8.426% | $263.4535 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.92 | 4.107% | $196.6789 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.87 | 11.857% | $278.3785 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.92 | 8.220% | $26.9684 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.43 | 13.117% | $100.0294 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.56 | 10.191% | $44.6935 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.44 | 8.560% | $188.2865 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.12 | $1,098.4887 | $1,098.49 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 | |