| 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 | $243.30 | 9.750% | $267.0218 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.54 | 6.377% | $199.4994 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.54 | 3.448% | $92.6273 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.64 | 8.149% | $132.6339 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.70 | 13.238% | $82.324 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 7.796% | $84.8786 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.33 | 4.328% | $17.0368 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.79 | $876.0218 | $876.02 | $876.05 | $875.90 | |