| 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 | $235.81 | 6.645% | $251.4796 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.83 | 3.456% | $132.2478 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.70 | 7.203% | $88.6569 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.92 | 10.234% | $21.9586 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.45 | 9.196% | $14.6869 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.63 | 10.540% | $61.4934 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.98 | 9.203% | $31.647 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.32 | $602.1702 | $602.18 | $602.20 | $602.20 | |