| 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 | $247.38 | 7.365% | $265.5995 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.62 | 5.842% | $117.0824 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.31 | 13.209% | $231.2973 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.74 | 9.645% | $28.2226 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 9.187% | $17.7429 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.69 | 10.494% | $78.1082 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.65 | 7.288% | $250.6784 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.64 | $988.7313 | $988.73 | $988.75 | $988.70 | |