| 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 | $247.89 | 4.494% | $259.0302 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.99 | 6.502% | $14.8996 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.42 | 13.515% | $91.2888 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 10.757% | $55.157 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 7.516% | $46.1996 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.25 | 10.322% | $244.0874 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.58 | 9.330% | $123.0837 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.90 | $833.7463 | $833.75 | $833.80 | $833.80 | |