| 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 | $248.64 | 8.520% | $269.8241 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.48 | 5.440% | $150.2309 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.71 | 9.426% | $172.5757 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.82 | 7.730% | $135.5459 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 8.104% | $235.1478 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.54 | 13.250% | $85.5491 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.81 | 12.649% | $45.9721 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.52 | $1,094.8456 | $1,094.85 | $1,094.85 | $1,094.70 | |