| 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 | $247.92 | 8.250% | $268.3734 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 13.777% | $165.6593 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.83 | 5.641% | $93.8409 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.82 | 9.563% | $76.4969 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.49 | 9.308% | $20.211 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.38 | 6.257% | $190.6038 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.76 | 4.600% | $44.727 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.80 | $859.9123 | $859.91 | $859.90 | $859.90 | |