| 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 | $244.27 | 8.689% | $265.4946 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.56 | 12.721% | $210.2923 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.91 | 8.195% | $121.081 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 11.549% | $125.7157 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.36 | 10.162% | $62.0873 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.52 | 6.668% | $83.7557 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.61 | 4.269% | $178.936 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.93 | $1,047.3626 | $1,047.37 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.40 | |