| 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 | $246.61 | 9.229% | $269.3696 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.57 | 10.407% | $85.6427 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.51 | 12.347% | $63.4873 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.27 | 12.505% | $277.0661 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.44 | 3.711% | $48.1634 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 9.757% | $21.5343 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.37 | 6.409% | $185.5454 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.39 | $950.8088 | $950.81 | $950.80 | $950.80 | |