| 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 | $249.96 | 6.724% | $266.7673 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.38 | 9.723% | $146.3485 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 4.554% | $240.0455 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 11.270% | $14.1869 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.66 | 10.588% | $67.0827 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.36 | 10.350% | $182.4748 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.63 | 12.489% | $243.6849 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.33 | $1,160.5906 | $1,160.59 | $1,160.60 | $1,160.60 | |