| 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 | $245.78 | 7.856% | $265.0885 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.65 | 10.749% | $99.2865 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.52 | 10.812% | $153.4968 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.99 | 9.442% | $79.8817 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.72 | 8.477% | $266.5497 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.53 | 9.759% | $235.466 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.81 | 9.680% | $168.6988 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.00 | $1,268.4680 | $1,268.48 | $1,268.50 | $1,268.50 | |