| 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 | $241.92 | 8.309% | $262.0211 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 7.447% | $79.3604 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.71 | 13.426% | $235.5971 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.77 | 13.135% | $151.3407 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.57 | 10.313% | $7.2476 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.27 | 3.113% | $87.9245 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.90 | 5.350% | $264.3232 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.00 | $1,087.8146 | $1,087.81 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |