| 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 | $247.35 | 8.417% | $268.1694 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.73 | 5.515% | $260.3372 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.33 | 5.607% | $225.2914 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.66 | 8.286% | $268.1811 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.94 | 6.407% | $264.8896 | $264.89 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 3.231% | $117.0433 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.25 | 9.567% | $67.1098 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.64 | $1,471.0218 | $1,471.02 | $1,471.05 | $1,471.00 | |