| 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 | $245.43 | 8.300% | $265.8007 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.61 | 13.196% | $45.9689 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.53 | 6.756% | $69.9572 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.63 | 7.362% | $147.7623 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.65 | 11.566% | $28.6167 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.74 | 7.676% | $89.0911 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.57 | 5.354% | $177.5952 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.16 | $824.7921 | $824.80 | $824.75 | $824.90 | |