| 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 | $245.31 | 9.420% | $268.4182 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.74 | 5.463% | $156.8657 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.76 | 3.637% | $167.6432 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.95 | 6.559% | $48.9639 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 9.270% | $10.2058 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.71 | 9.116% | $78.2471 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.59 | 3.850% | $153.2722 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.40 | $883.6161 | $883.62 | $883.55 | $883.60 | |