| 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 | $245.53 | 8.153% | $265.5481 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 5.681% | $79.0388 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.78 | 10.836% | $168.2269 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.75 | 8.227% | $64.6656 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.60 | 7.821% | $41.6189 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 10.538% | $163.0878 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 6.808% | $236.003 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.95 | $1,018.1891 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.10 | |