| 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 | $248.57 | 6.447% | $264.5953 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 12.802% | $182.446 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.68 | 10.384% | $70.2925 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.74 | 12.857% | $123.8493 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.29 | 8.491% | $77.3432 | $77.34 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.99 | 12.150% | $162.6063 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 10.683% | $68.6124 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.00 | $949.7450 | $949.75 | $949.75 | $949.60 | |