| 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 | $245.82 | 11.632% | $274.4138 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 3.669% | $44.9923 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.89 | 6.814% | $195.3521 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.38 | 5.124% | $155.983 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.45 | 6.845% | $6.8915 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.61 | 6.514% | $100.7729 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.55 | 7.672% | $129.7986 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.10 | $908.2042 | $908.19 | $908.20 | $908.30 | |