| 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 | $245.70 | 13.201% | $278.1349 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 11.576% | $51.7601 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.42 | 6.837% | $145.747 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 6.602% | $10.1592 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.44 | 9.775% | $146.4838 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 5.199% | $30.9075 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 5.237% | $250.3062 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.71 | $913.4987 | $913.50 | $913.50 | $913.50 | |