| 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 | $245.87 | 9.624% | $269.5325 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.45 | 3.851% | $154.1668 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.83 | 11.418% | $45.492 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.58 | 13.836% | $112.2195 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.92 | 11.856% | $252.7051 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.51 | 3.365% | $5.6954 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.51 | 12.402% | $79.2547 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.67 | $919.0660 | $919.07 | $919.05 | $919.10 | |