| 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 | $246.50 | 8.863% | $268.3473 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.34 | 5.661% | $138.7752 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.64 | 4.420% | $68.5413 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.81 | 4.261% | $60.2733 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.62 | 7.413% | $162.8596 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.71 | 5.286% | $101.8221 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.81 | 4.215% | $238.4543 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.43 | $1,039.0731 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.10 | |