| 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 | $246.88 | 7.505% | $265.4083 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 11.667% | $30.0384 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.75 | 5.353% | $172.5155 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.69 | 6.162% | $68.6762 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.81 | 5.715% | $20.9421 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.58 | 3.453% | $229.2312 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.85 | 8.615% | $75.8676 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.46 | $862.6793 | $862.69 | $862.70 | $862.60 | |