| 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 | $246.27 | 6.712% | $262.7996 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 9.305% | $269.3494 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 11.685% | $56.1776 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 5.285% | $6.275 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.56 | 9.767% | $158.6792 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.69 | 12.386% | $17.6334 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.76 | 9.535% | $236.3327 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.96 | $1,007.2469 | $1,007.25 | $1,007.35 | $1,007.20 | |