| 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 | $249.84 | 6.665% | $266.4918 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 5.670% | $83.3419 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 10.431% | $72.3875 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.80 | 8.205% | $256.2294 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.34 | 9.519% | $21.181 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.76 | 6.576% | $108.4517 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 5.177% | $142.5674 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.71 | $950.6507 | $950.65 | $950.70 | $950.70 | |