| 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 | $249.83 | 6.654% | $266.4537 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.85 | 10.661% | $68.4438 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.41 | 12.715% | $132.3387 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 6.204% | $40.8992 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.79 | 9.123% | $108.8938 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.44 | 6.661% | $70.8656 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 7.566% | $192.8551 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.12 | $880.7499 | $880.75 | $880.75 | $880.80 | |