| 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 | $249.73 | 6.597% | $266.2047 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.98 | 8.227% | $259.7232 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.97 | 5.676% | $71.828 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.82 | 9.669% | $173.0796 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.91 | 8.372% | $236.1534 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.97 | 4.289% | $47.9417 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.48 | 12.764% | $16.3282 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.86 | $1,071.2588 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.20 | |