| 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 | $234.56 | 6.854% | $250.6367 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 3.329% | $165.7914 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.43 | 13.485% | $79.9275 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.65 | 12.842% | $267.0406 | $267.04 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.87 | 13.618% | $77.1125 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.58 | 6.614% | $166.9362 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.85 | 9.149% | $8.5682 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.39 | $1,016.0131 | $1,016.02 | $1,016.05 | $1,015.90 | |