| 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 | $245.70 | 8.273% | $266.0268 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 8.425% | $203.5354 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.67 | 6.160% | $201.3537 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 5.841% | $171.1661 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.75 | 9.440% | $45.6912 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.83 | 4.449% | $58.3139 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.70 | 5.181% | $131.1607 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.09 | $1,077.2478 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.30 | |