| 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 | $248.45 | 7.287% | $266.5546 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.90 | 6.841% | $131.3076 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.53 | 3.473% | $89.5352 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 6.765% | $84.6967 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.67 | 9.392% | $229.3622 | $229.36 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.48 | 4.203% | $79.6945 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.76 | 11.332% | $248.0032 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.12 | $1,129.1540 | $1,129.15 | $1,129.15 | $1,129.20 | |