| 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 | $245.33 | 4.709% | $256.8826 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.85 | 8.571% | $268.0075 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.27 | 7.643% | $16.4371 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 12.809% | $259.3479 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 13.854% | $8.9603 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.96 | 13.432% | $85.0286 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.92 | 10.370% | $173.1926 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.10 | $1,067.8566 | $1,067.86 | $1,067.90 | $1,067.80 | |