| 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 | $249.69 | 7.516% | $268.4567 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.64 | 8.267% | $49.4131 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.94 | 9.660% | $87.6622 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.88 | 8.377% | $123.4197 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.68 | 13.118% | $6.4251 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 12.494% | $174.2307 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.87 | 8.144% | $87.4561 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.58 | $797.0636 | $797.07 | $797.05 | $797.10 | |