| 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 | $241.86 | 6.865% | $258.4637 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.69 | 6.850% | $86.2173 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.42 | 3.766% | $80.3356 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.97 | 7.445% | $197.6666 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.95 | 7.727% | $63.5051 | $63.51 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.85 | 12.169% | $223.0481 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 13.302% | $279.0062 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.99 | $1,188.2426 | $1,188.26 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.20 | |