| 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 | $247.40 | 6.288% | $262.9565 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 7.490% | $38.4384 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.96 | 4.106% | $100.9412 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.91 | 12.546% | $131.5775 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 10.586% | $27.3922 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.56 | 12.367% | $107.3779 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.34 | 5.745% | $8.8191 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.70 | $677.5028 | $677.51 | $677.55 | $677.50 | |