| 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 | $246.99 | 8.697% | $268.4707 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.34 | 8.129% | $167.9676 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.47 | 6.795% | $137.1995 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.25 | 10.636% | $98.7426 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 9.124% | $143.2907 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.89 | 13.304% | $177.7626 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 13.734% | $48.8033 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.16 | $1,042.2370 | $1,042.23 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.30 | |