| 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 | $247.99 | 7.441% | $266.4429 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 13.130% | $52.3792 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.95 | 8.741% | $176.106 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.94 | 5.611% | $117.1648 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.67 | 5.607% | $65.1278 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.74 | 11.368% | $225.7875 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.75 | 7.150% | $180.8156 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.34 | $1,083.8238 | $1,083.83 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.80 | |