| 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 | $246.77 | 8.129% | $266.8299 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 3.633% | $163.0562 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.90 | 5.831% | $105.7252 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.84 | 8.343% | $78.917 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.42 | 12.724% | $68.1078 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.63 | 11.522% | $209.2487 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.43 | 4.341% | $8.7959 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.33 | $900.6807 | $900.70 | $900.70 | $900.60 | |