| 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 | $247.25 | 6.344% | $262.9355 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.69 | 11.650% | $158.1969 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.99 | 9.747% | $76.8119 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.40 | 6.268% | $29.1174 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 5.685% | $259.7843 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 12.170% | $74.9296 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 5.776% | $37.8784 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.75 | $899.6540 | $899.66 | $899.70 | $899.60 | |