| 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 | $247.81 | 8.615% | $269.1588 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 11.714% | $58.9068 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.77 | 9.580% | $40.2926 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 6.769% | $189.7285 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.58 | 5.114% | $9.0188 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.79 | 12.149% | $275.651 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.59 | 6.181% | $40.9752 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.97 | $883.7317 | $883.74 | $883.75 | $883.80 | |