| 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 | $250.35 | 6.355% | $266.2597 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.56 | 6.797% | $72.1521 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.81 | 13.763% | $86.2437 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.38 | 6.553% | $109.089 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.28 | 7.186% | $101.055 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 6.525% | $246.9782 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.27 | 5.196% | $122.3114 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.50 | $1,004.0891 | $1,004.09 | $1,004.10 | $1,004.20 | |