| 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 | $249.72 | 6.572% | $266.1316 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 4.274% | $82.731 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.93 | 4.261% | $138.5941 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.85 | 8.393% | $44.2785 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.60 | 11.565% | $6.2476 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 11.279% | $52.7908 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 13.567% | $149.7608 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.75 | $740.5344 | $740.53 | $740.60 | $740.50 | |