| 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 | $247.74 | 6.319% | $263.3947 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 8.689% | $53.2033 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.42 | 11.764% | $159.1743 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.92 | 13.386% | $189.2639 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.88 | 13.239% | $155.0015 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.32 | 6.675% | $98.4824 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.97 | 7.874% | $28.0149 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.20 | $946.5350 | $946.51 | $946.50 | $946.60 | |