| 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 | $248.81 | 6.404% | $264.7438 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.56 | 6.586% | $257.4691 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.77 | 7.215% | $42.6394 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 6.261% | $8.9578 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.53 | 6.328% | $40.9682 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.72 | 6.405% | $17.7909 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 11.767% | $239.5055 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.11 | $872.0747 | $872.08 | $872.05 | $872.10 | |