| 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 | $247.34 | 7.845% | $266.7438 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.80 | 7.782% | $245.5274 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.97 | 8.372% | $143.0185 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.94 | 5.347% | $18.8993 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.55 | 3.849% | $256.0397 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.25 | 5.708% | $96.4586 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.52 | 6.751% | $146.804 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.37 | $1,173.4913 | $1,173.49 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.40 | |