| 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 | $165.81 | 8.235% | $179.4645 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 9.454% | $8.6797 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.78 | 6.760% | $60.6183 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.84 | 11.513% | $274.1436 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 6.245% | $20.8453 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 12.733% | $249.4669 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.59 | 7.717% | $112.6612 | $112.66 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.86 | $905.8795 | $905.88 | $905.85 | $905.90 | |