| 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 | $247.66 | 3.528% | $256.3974 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 3.724% | $208.2156 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.44 | 7.788% | $186.9475 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.63 | 12.165% | $167.8325 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.76 | 5.873% | $84.4443 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 3.815% | $70.397 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.95 | 7.592% | $18.2368 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.99 | $992.4711 | $992.48 | $992.50 | $992.30 | |