| 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 | $248.72 | 8.259% | $269.2618 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.67 | 7.824% | $256.2653 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.98 | 6.589% | $94.8429 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.32 | 5.831% | $76.537 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.27 | 4.102% | $240.7567 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.77 | 11.785% | $66.8139 | $66.81 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.74 | 7.600% | $68.5842 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.47 | $1,073.0618 | $1,073.06 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.10 | |