| 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 | $247.36 | 6.425% | $263.2529 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.44 | 3.378% | $7.6913 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 10.337% | $254.6468 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.83 | 6.543% | $25.3892 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 6.811% | $39.9046 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.37 | 12.756% | $197.7402 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.87 | 12.575% | $157.4587 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.02 | $946.0837 | $946.08 | $946.10 | $946.10 | |