| 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 | $250.74 | 6.271% | $266.4639 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.65 | 7.511% | $145.8387 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 10.400% | $40.6934 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.82 | 3.810% | $102.585 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.90 | 3.357% | $136.3279 | $136.33 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 13.152% | $183.1591 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 8.822% | $133.394 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.42 | $1,008.4620 | $1,008.46 | $1,008.50 | $1,008.50 | |