| 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 | $246.96 | 9.224% | $269.7396 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.66 | 7.302% | $86.5498 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 8.423% | $42.8162 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.26 | 9.587% | $158.0902 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.26 | 5.499% | $151.1379 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 11.406% | $16.4992 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.56 | 12.180% | $62.3272 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.00 | $787.1601 | $787.17 | $787.20 | $787.00 | |