| 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 | $250.93 | 6.856% | $268.1338 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.56 | 5.492% | $118.7418 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.86 | 5.455% | $47.3071 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.96 | 7.525% | $44.0422 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.37 | 3.616% | $11.7811 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.51 | 11.193% | $161.7969 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.39 | 9.305% | $192.8031 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.58 | $844.6060 | $844.60 | $844.65 | $844.50 | |