| 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 | $245.44 | 9.343% | $268.3715 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.45 | 5.714% | $130.5039 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.97 | 9.204% | $231.4797 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.61 | 11.786% | $58.8106 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.61 | 7.727% | $30.8207 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 8.275% | $154.3568 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.53 | 9.488% | $22.4779 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.17 | $896.8211 | $896.82 | $896.80 | $896.90 | |