| 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 | $246.32 | 5.200% | $259.1286 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.35 | 5.485% | $130.1157 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.26 | 13.129% | $76.0906 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 3.382% | $8.2395 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.60 | 3.508% | $168.304 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 5.764% | $159.0268 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.52 | 9.622% | $135.4051 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.38 | $936.3103 | $936.32 | $936.35 | $936.20 | |