| 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 | $246.88 | 8.616% | $268.1512 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 3.719% | $25.546 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.54 | 9.695% | $238.6305 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.46 | 12.635% | $61.341 | $61.34 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.87 | 13.507% | $86.1178 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.32 | 11.844% | $117.7941 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 10.857% | $276.8321 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.42 | $1,074.4127 | $1,074.41 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.30 | |