| 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 | $247.69 | 8.287% | $268.2161 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.40 | 13.843% | $187.1579 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.45 | 11.126% | $54.9518 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.44 | 5.550% | $88.0709 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.35 | 10.500% | $119.7268 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.47 | 13.261% | $70.7541 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.80 | 6.855% | $261.581 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,050.4586 | $1,050.46 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.60 | |