| 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 | $242.96 | 8.835% | $264.4255 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.55 | 7.661% | $150.2409 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.55 | 7.200% | $224.6376 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.99 | 8.521% | $61.8461 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.96 | 3.400% | $178.8406 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.51 | 7.134% | $6.9744 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.85 | 9.581% | $159.8239 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.37 | $1,046.7890 | $1,046.79 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.60 | |