| 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 | $248.87 | 7.718% | $268.0778 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 7.178% | $53.3103 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.56 | 13.373% | $251.1892 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.25 | 8.255% | $38.1599 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.55 | 6.640% | $86.9649 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.54 | 6.155% | $100.3589 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.82 | 13.527% | $70.1824 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.33 | $868.2434 | $868.24 | $868.25 | $868.40 | |