| 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 | $248.56 | 7.125% | $266.2699 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.70 | 6.693% | $65.8296 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 12.511% | $192.1463 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.46 | 8.200% | $98.9597 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.92 | 9.229% | $21.7584 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 6.129% | $236.2113 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.96 | 9.102% | $263.9832 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.95 | $1,145.1584 | $1,145.16 | $1,145.15 | $1,145.20 | |