| 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 | $247.97 | 8.247% | $268.4201 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.64 | 11.787% | $173.9853 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 9.135% | $168.9082 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 8.704% | $18.3166 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.26 | 5.683% | $15.0704 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.29 | 9.187% | $189.2102 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 8.698% | $257.9404 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.08 | $1,091.8512 | $1,091.86 | $1,091.80 | $1,091.80 | |