| 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 | $250.48 | 7.153% | $268.3968 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.64 | 8.322% | $60.2704 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 5.801% | $49.3562 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 6.315% | $18.839 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.71 | 13.523% | $92.7596 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.74 | 8.514% | $89.7845 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.40 | 3.133% | $84.9816 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.34 | $664.3881 | $664.39 | $664.40 | $664.50 | |