| 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 | $248.59 | 7.825% | $268.0422 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.53 | 11.692% | $161.4284 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.34 | 3.476% | $82.0979 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.88 | 6.748% | $193.0858 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.72 | 8.504% | $93.0096 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.64 | 6.758% | $12.4266 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.73 | 6.449% | $177.4824 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.43 | $987.5729 | $987.58 | $987.65 | $987.50 | |