| 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 | $248.68 | 8.250% | $269.1961 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.88 | 4.848% | $73.2678 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.99 | 13.258% | $47.557 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.58 | 8.258% | $70.9956 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.58 | 13.551% | $71.0602 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.36 | 7.765% | $156.6472 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 4.569% | $260.8997 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.57 | $949.6236 | $949.64 | $949.60 | $949.70 | |