| 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 | $246.50 | 6.601% | $262.7715 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.65 | 6.349% | $187.8655 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.79 | 9.843% | $84.3484 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 5.452% | $22.0816 | $22.08 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 11.867% | $30.5844 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.36 | 5.668% | $50.0444 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.96 | 12.795% | $195.0902 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.54 | $832.7860 | $832.78 | $832.80 | $832.80 | |