| 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 | $245.43 | 8.443% | $266.1517 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.39 | 12.661% | $21.845 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.65 | 13.726% | $153.1321 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.26 | 6.504% | $41.8135 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 4.590% | $254.8858 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.83 | 13.588% | $13.4375 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.66 | 8.624% | $158.2217 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.92 | $909.4873 | $909.49 | $909.50 | $909.40 | |