| 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 | $246.42 | 8.250% | $266.7497 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.89 | 5.365% | $225.3652 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 11.500% | $245.969 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 13.477% | $41.6574 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 7.539% | $262.7393 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.95 | 8.391% | $45.47 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.85 | 8.752% | $144.477 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.74 | $1,232.4276 | $1,232.44 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.50 | |