| 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 | $246.63 | 8.714% | $268.1213 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.63 | 7.483% | $172.6499 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.99 | 11.497% | $72.4619 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.43 | 8.281% | $94.6701 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 3.142% | $8.1173 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.81 | 10.320% | $188.4376 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.74 | 11.665% | $223.0397 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.10 | $1,027.4978 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 | |