| 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 | $246.54 | 8.240% | $266.8549 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.30 | 5.199% | $201.2457 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 9.851% | $184.2201 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.30 | 10.676% | $207.2961 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.58 | 8.118% | $68.7414 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.84 | 7.745% | $108.6501 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.56 | 5.816% | $180.4798 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.82 | $1,217.4881 | $1,217.49 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.50 | |