| 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 | $240.31 | 8.253% | $260.1428 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.72 | 11.846% | $33.2406 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.58 | 11.386% | $38.5173 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 8.291% | $267.0456 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.87 | 5.700% | $51.6556 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 12.469% | $187.1597 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.94 | 13.362% | $215.3198 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.43 | $1,053.0814 | $1,053.09 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.00 | |