| 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 | $227.42 | 8.352% | $246.4141 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.75 | 5.757% | $87.5139 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.98 | 12.751% | $73.2656 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.86 | 8.232% | $110.2451 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.36 | 9.614% | $67.2592 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.54 | 3.215% | $23.2647 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 5.392% | $263.7751 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.19 | $871.7377 | $871.74 | $871.70 | $871.80 | |