| 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 | $243.50 | 6.425% | $259.1449 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.76 | 13.528% | $160.9373 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.57 | 8.640% | $12.5696 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.63 | 8.322% | $45.0944 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.45 | 13.387% | $57.2037 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.32 | 3.769% | $122.7795 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.59 | 6.599% | $30.4767 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.82 | $688.2061 | $688.20 | $688.25 | $688.20 | |