| 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 | $42.86 | 6.555% | $45.6695 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.29 | 6.837% | $133.8561 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.40 | 9.276% | $265.9778 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.96 | 7.590% | $64.511 | $64.51 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.54 | 9.699% | $13.7563 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.30 | 11.826% | $141.2362 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.26 | 6.373% | $250.2531 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.61 | $915.2600 | $915.27 | $915.25 | $915.40 | |