| 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 | $246.46 | 8.788% | $268.1189 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 8.188% | $42.4962 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.77 | 3.184% | $77.1507 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.30 | 4.733% | $207.6855 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 8.233% | $5.9528 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 12.517% | $282.0014 | $282.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.67 | 10.657% | $46.1108 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.61 | $929.5163 | $929.52 | $929.50 | $929.60 | |