| 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 | $245.41 | 8.687% | $266.7288 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.60 | 9.755% | $167.4861 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.28 | 8.109% | $210.0342 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 6.435% | $79.0918 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.84 | 6.600% | $33.9414 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 6.338% | $262.1338 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 5.268% | $142.6908 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.50 | $1,162.1069 | $1,162.10 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.00 | |