| 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 | $247.44 | 6.845% | $264.3773 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.28 | 8.103% | $118.135 | $118.14 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 9.593% | $158.3948 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.42 | 11.569% | $168.9378 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.28 | 6.663% | $30.1643 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.64 | 9.303% | $8.3507 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.53 | 12.102% | $36.4668 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.12 | $784.8267 | $784.83 | $784.85 | $784.90 | |