| 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 | $247.64 | 8.368% | $268.3625 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.80 | 4.582% | $157.7097 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 9.554% | $79.9635 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.63 | 12.297% | $52.3641 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.47 | 7.751% | $186.9157 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.79 | 5.181% | $45.0069 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.92 | 7.435% | $89.0851 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.24 | $879.4075 | $879.41 | $879.35 | $879.50 | |