| 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 | $245.53 | 8.128% | $265.4867 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.55 | 3.620% | $8.8595 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 13.280% | $161.1974 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.68 | 10.575% | $171.0374 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.35 | 6.739% | $146.606 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.67 | 9.673% | $27.0563 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.31 | 12.568% | $75.7695 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.39 | $856.0128 | $856.03 | $856.00 | $856.10 | |