| 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 | $245.34 | 6.424% | $261.1006 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.46 | 6.167% | $151.2455 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.64 | 10.341% | $43.7392 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.61 | 10.716% | $188.8926 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 11.286% | $156.2233 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 13.330% | $23.1873 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.28 | 9.422% | $40.7925 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.17 | $865.1810 | $865.18 | $865.20 | $865.10 | |