| 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 | $246.88 | 8.805% | $268.6178 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.40 | 8.407% | $9.1062 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 10.479% | $180.8873 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.83 | 6.244% | $21.0682 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.58 | 11.500% | $252.6367 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.53 | 10.587% | $52.562 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 3.512% | $259.5977 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.74 | $1,044.4759 | $1,044.49 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.50 | |