| 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 | $248.70 | 6.726% | $265.4276 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.77 | 4.470% | $29.0113 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 3.210% | $29.8483 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.80 | 6.672% | $29.6548 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.31 | 9.688% | $138.5469 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.37 | 9.807% | $20.1715 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 4.385% | $72.725 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.54 | $585.3854 | $585.39 | $585.40 | $585.30 | |