| 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 | $245.36 | 10.637% | $271.4589 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.56 | 4.811% | $244.7966 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.71 | 12.705% | $21.0871 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.78 | 9.626% | $23.8765 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.37 | 13.791% | $73.2473 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.26 | 6.836% | $37.6704 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.67 | 9.223% | $156.9207 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.71 | $829.0575 | $829.07 | $829.05 | $829.10 | |