| 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 | $245.38 | 8.635% | $266.5686 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 12.437% | $158.0077 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.35 | 10.641% | $71.1975 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.74 | 10.820% | $49.5809 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.58 | 6.170% | $21.8498 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.36 | 7.355% | $101.3002 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.39 | 10.668% | $50.2322 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.33 | $718.7369 | $718.74 | $718.75 | $718.70 | |