| 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 | $246.95 | 8.306% | $267.4617 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.89 | 8.765% | $240.251 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 10.521% | $163.5158 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.50 | 7.288% | $126.0634 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.41 | 8.665% | $173.2229 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.50 | 6.245% | $175.8355 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 12.796% | $60.2556 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.62 | $1,206.6059 | $1,206.61 | $1,206.55 | $1,206.70 | |