| 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 | $244.26 | 6.300% | $259.6484 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.49 | 7.555% | $180.1439 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 10.265% | $85.6649 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 10.854% | $6.6069 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.48 | 5.341% | $53.1761 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.71 | 4.539% | $156.5053 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.34 | 11.310% | $227.4509 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.93 | $969.1964 | $969.20 | $969.20 | $969.20 | |