| 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 | $250.77 | 7.200% | $268.8254 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.56 | 6.495% | $58.1037 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.49 | 10.226% | $146.0384 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 5.862% | $42.7471 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 5.596% | $6.8215 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.49 | 11.717% | $273.1369 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.52 | 11.755% | $218.5034 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.67 | $1,014.1764 | $1,014.18 | $1,014.20 | $1,014.00 | |