| 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 | $246.77 | 8.341% | $267.3531 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 13.155% | $161.5853 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 13.519% | $250.2186 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.69 | 9.426% | $236.0209 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.70 | 12.610% | $186.5948 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.36 | 4.544% | $23.376 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.62 | 11.636% | $138.0044 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.36 | $1,263.1531 | $1,263.15 | $1,263.15 | $1,263.20 | |