| 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 | $247.73 | 8.695% | $269.2701 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.67 | 8.520% | $161.3367 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.32 | 5.309% | $82.478 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.52 | 9.636% | $6.0519 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.81 | 5.347% | $110.4142 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 6.560% | $139.0075 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 4.379% | $18.663 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.38 | $787.2214 | $787.22 | $787.20 | $787.30 | |