| 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 | $250.41 | 4.669% | $262.1016 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.54 | 9.538% | $145.1817 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.61 | 8.546% | $245.9761 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.35 | 4.121% | $43.054 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.49 | 11.508% | $7.2369 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.59 | 9.165% | $244.082 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.97 | 9.689% | $67.9743 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.96 | $1,015.6066 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.65 | $1,015.70 | |