| 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 | $248.86 | 7.872% | $268.4503 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.45 | 4.659% | $183.6242 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.73 | 3.571% | $216.1837 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 12.384% | $45.8414 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.39 | 11.539% | $268.1286 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 12.224% | $110.4284 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.71 | 4.373% | $183.3938 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.33 | $1,276.0504 | $1,276.04 | $1,276.10 | $1,276.00 | |