| 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 | $244.89 | 9.425% | $267.9709 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.52 | 7.870% | $14.584 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.96 | 7.538% | $134.3795 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.81 | 5.770% | $91.8189 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.78 | 13.525% | $72.4062 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.97 | 5.571% | $96.0379 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.86 | 5.469% | $31.493 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.79 | $708.6904 | $708.69 | $708.70 | $708.70 | |