| 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 | $248.48 | 7.221% | $266.4227 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.73 | 13.473% | $213.0229 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.75 | 4.670% | $55.2134 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.29 | 9.753% | $84.8281 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 8.162% | $8.1122 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.32 | 12.814% | $17.2831 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.70 | 3.778% | $41.1999 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.77 | $686.0823 | $686.07 | $686.05 | $686.00 | |