| 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 | $245.52 | 6.375% | $261.1719 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.56 | 7.654% | $156.7012 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.34 | 5.387% | $31.9744 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.67 | 8.769% | $70.3409 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.98 | 5.350% | $179.0739 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.61 | 3.607% | $25.4977 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.54 | 7.631% | $165.2566 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.22 | $890.0166 | $890.01 | $889.95 | $890.10 | |