| 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 | $243.40 | 8.230% | $263.4318 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.45 | 8.561% | $80.8237 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.40 | 11.295% | $144.0157 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.86 | 3.469% | $61.9365 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 10.740% | $277.2708 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.91 | 7.405% | $47.1615 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.64 | 4.311% | $113.3235 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.04 | $987.9635 | $987.96 | $987.90 | $987.90 | |