| 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 | $249.62 | 6.743% | $266.4519 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.37 | 7.515% | $61.6814 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.37 | 13.473% | $219.4227 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.66 | 9.318% | $7.2806 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.97 | 9.384% | $146.5417 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.87 | 7.786% | $163.6946 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.54 | 3.817% | $183.2785 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.40 | $1,048.3514 | $1,048.34 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.40 | |