| 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 | $242.39 | 5.860% | $256.5941 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.67 | 10.453% | $144.3289 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.94 | 8.564% | $70.5015 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.96 | 7.345% | $109.449 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 5.325% | $195.5148 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.45 | 13.437% | $216.0408 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 8.445% | $87.1139 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.37 | $1,079.5430 | $1,079.53 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.40 | |