| 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 | $247.92 | 8.400% | $268.7453 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.56 | 9.449% | $60.8099 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.54 | 5.423% | $113.3719 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.43 | 10.102% | $98.4642 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.97 | 7.763% | $265.0647 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.39 | 9.304% | $241.9881 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 4.586% | $150.9699 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.16 | $1,199.4140 | $1,199.41 | $1,199.35 | $1,199.50 | |