| 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 | $126.87 | 7.490% | $136.3726 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.55 | 8.409% | $85.1553 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 10.843% | $266.7104 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.40 | 3.705% | $64.7119 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 13.595% | $246.4784 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.92 | 7.286% | $265.9835 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.61 | 9.283% | $264.0387 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.95 | $1,329.4508 | $1,329.45 | $1,329.45 | $1,329.50 | |