| 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 | $250.58 | 6.304% | $266.3766 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.38 | 7.657% | $138.2101 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.39 | 7.131% | $98.9783 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.31 | 12.830% | $219.24 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.55 | 13.824% | $87.1323 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 8.698% | $39.403 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.96 | 3.394% | $18.5696 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.42 | $867.9099 | $867.91 | $867.95 | $867.90 | |