| 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 | $246.30 | 8.510% | $267.2601 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 8.179% | $73.2372 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.32 | 6.746% | $218.1034 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.32 | 11.269% | $221.7814 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 13.388% | $283.0731 | $283.07 | $283.05 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.26 | 5.128% | $99.0937 | $99.09 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 8.456% | $89.769 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.32 | $1,252.3179 | $1,252.31 | $1,252.30 | $1,252.40 | |