| 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 | $249.90 | 7.306% | $268.1577 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.98 | 6.618% | $199.3543 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.26 | 12.318% | $50.8351 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 11.282% | $44.2235 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.74 | 3.629% | $16.3112 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.99 | 7.494% | $189.1787 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.45 | 8.658% | $140.6578 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.06 | $908.7183 | $908.72 | $908.70 | $908.80 | |