| 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 | 8.725% | $269.3553 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.48 | 7.406% | $136.9212 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.34 | 6.563% | $73.8908 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.35 | 10.326% | $119.5382 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 11.794% | $97.1266 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.90 | 4.175% | $148.8661 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 5.630% | $83.4054 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.65 | $929.1036 | $929.12 | $929.10 | $929.10 | |