| 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 | $246.89 | 7.833% | $266.2289 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.39 | 4.200% | $8.7424 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.85 | 8.535% | $63.8728 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 4.440% | $12.9714 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.37 | 3.650% | $146.53 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.46 | 3.608% | $115.4815 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.61 | 6.727% | $235.4504 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.99 | $849.2774 | $849.27 | $849.30 | $849.30 | |