| 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 | $232.83 | 5.773% | $246.2713 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.97 | 8.371% | $126.7616 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 4.319% | $76.4763 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 3.236% | $8.7544 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.47 | 9.425% | $88.0543 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.55 | 5.218% | $137.3621 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 10.287% | $265.0197 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.91 | $948.6997 | $948.69 | $948.65 | $948.90 | |