| 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 | $250.63 | 7.239% | $268.7731 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.51 | 3.183% | $86.1681 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.67 | 13.110% | $26.7731 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.67 | 5.255% | $187.0066 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.92 | 11.370% | $141.3508 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.98 | 10.231% | $197.2914 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.46 | 3.343% | $176.1585 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.84 | $1,083.5216 | $1,083.52 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.70 | |