| 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 | $249.89 | 6.646% | $266.4977 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 11.575% | $213.9339 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.76 | 10.118% | $196.8469 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.69 | 9.865% | $13.9419 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.35 | 9.283% | $75.7878 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.26 | 3.715% | $22.0498 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.44 | 3.201% | $120.1672 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.13 | $909.2252 | $909.23 | $909.25 | $909.10 | |