| 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 | $248.75 | 6.584% | $265.1277 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.36 | 5.417% | $61.5214 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.68 | 11.581% | $106.7607 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.84 | 13.329% | $218.5436 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.80 | 13.488% | $162.0609 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.95 | 11.720% | $22.2881 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.28 | 7.407% | $29.3006 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.66 | $865.6030 | $865.60 | $865.60 | $865.60 | |