| 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 | $250.92 | 5.470% | $264.6453 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.98 | 8.140% | $268.1656 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.93 | 3.848% | $75.7363 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 9.730% | $45.9769 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 6.293% | $240.7005 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.30 | 7.368% | $100.1743 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 5.155% | $108.9616 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.10 | $1,104.3605 | $1,104.37 | $1,104.35 | $1,104.40 | |