| 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 | $246.70 | 6.658% | $263.1253 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.63 | 8.351% | $80.8624 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 9.492% | $187.7459 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.38 | 3.386% | $48.9843 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.58 | 12.746% | $113.3999 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.90 | 3.299% | $219.9236 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 7.579% | $230.531 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.95 | $1,144.5724 | $1,144.57 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.50 | |