| 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 | $247.50 | 6.167% | $262.7633 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.85 | 6.274% | $250.6472 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 9.662% | $50.291 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.43 | 11.536% | $54.0169 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.29 | 7.623% | $23.9892 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.58 | 5.362% | $140.7426 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.82 | 8.709% | $148.7357 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.33 | $931.1859 | $931.19 | $931.20 | $931.10 | |