| 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 | $246.67 | 6.333% | $262.2916 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.82 | 6.845% | $88.489 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.61 | 5.481% | $226.3728 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.34 | 4.866% | $239.451 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.25 | 8.538% | $108.8093 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.37 | 9.467% | $268.5992 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.25 | 10.187% | $99.4438 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.31 | $1,293.4567 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.50 | |