| 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 | $216.63 | 8.734% | $235.5505 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 5.285% | $46.7465 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 10.381% | $273.0716 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.82 | 12.628% | $240.8212 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 13.105% | $283.328 | $283.33 | $283.35 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 5.174% | $7.6777 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.33 | 6.825% | $173.409 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.37 | $1,260.6045 | $1,260.61 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.60 | |