| 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 | $247.95 | 8.143% | $268.1406 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.43 | 7.777% | $165.3623 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.61 | 13.869% | $198.8267 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.46 | 12.413% | $40.9858 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.34 | 6.837% | $263.1823 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.81 | 11.393% | $36.548 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.64 | 4.811% | $69.8461 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.24 | $1,042.8918 | $1,042.90 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.80 | |