| 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 | $247.74 | 7.248% | $265.6962 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 11.431% | $47.3582 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.29 | 4.792% | $32.7894 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.49 | 12.313% | $148.8035 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.54 | 10.800% | $175.6623 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.98 | 10.814% | $116.3325 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 12.643% | $242.7231 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.02 | $1,029.3652 | $1,029.36 | $1,029.35 | $1,029.40 | |