| 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 | $250.67 | 5.109% | $263.4767 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 7.678% | $8.1297 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.44 | 9.731% | $66.3214 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.76 | 3.254% | $136.0475 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.68 | 4.352% | $19.493 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.67 | 3.388% | $177.4862 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.74 | 7.742% | $76.2167 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.51 | $747.1712 | $747.18 | $747.20 | $747.10 | |