| 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 | $246.69 | 6.777% | $263.4082 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.32 | 9.638% | $125.3382 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.43 | 6.646% | $186.0226 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.96 | 13.228% | $229.8075 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.84 | 10.553% | $269.5724 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.27 | 11.758% | $153.4102 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.67 | 11.664% | $147.028 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.18 | $1,374.5871 | $1,374.59 | $1,374.55 | $1,374.50 | |