| 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 | $246.38 | 5.728% | $260.4926 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.37 | 7.656% | $71.4513 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.49 | 8.817% | $103.9094 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.72 | 12.582% | $63.8565 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.89 | 5.423% | $146.422 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.41 | 5.188% | $14.1057 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.86 | 13.275% | $34.9567 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.12 | $695.1942 | $695.20 | $695.15 | $695.30 | |