| 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 | $245.95 | 6.635% | $262.2688 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 12.307% | $8.3107 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.28 | 12.302% | $63.2036 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.43 | 10.368% | $173.7523 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 13.822% | $8.2976 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.98 | 5.619% | $62.2941 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.48 | 9.873% | $163.1394 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.81 | $741.2665 | $741.26 | $741.25 | $741.30 | |