| 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 | $250.75 | 6.276% | $266.4871 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.38 | 3.830% | $101.1097 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.41 | 4.560% | $80.9399 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 5.818% | $61.9882 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 9.148% | $178.6534 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.34 | 4.305% | $120.3054 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.47 | 7.545% | $61.8061 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.61 | $871.2898 | $871.30 | $871.30 | $871.30 | |