| 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 | $246.25 | 6.621% | $262.5542 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.38 | 12.636% | $133.3385 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.52 | 12.190% | $43.2156 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.83 | 8.219% | $52.8433 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.32 | 8.777% | $15.5769 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.84 | 6.714% | $189.7802 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.53 | 11.277% | $11.7175 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.67 | $709.0262 | $709.03 | $709.05 | $709.00 | |