| 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 | $246.32 | 8.384% | $266.9715 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.48 | 8.329% | $29.7688 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.81 | 7.702% | $85.957 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 7.428% | $260.76 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.86 | 9.637% | $78.7851 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.64 | 7.852% | $235.8076 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 6.856% | $178.1931 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.60 | $1,136.2431 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.20 | $1,136.40 | |