| 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 | $240.33 | 10.715% | $266.0814 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.46 | 7.645% | $50.0119 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.54 | 13.538% | $94.8496 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.77 | 9.773% | $82.0773 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.65 | 9.572% | $160.6873 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.48 | 11.466% | $48.4654 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.51 | 13.209% | $135.2961 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.74 | $837.4690 | $837.48 | $837.50 | $837.50 | |