| 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 | $246.99 | 6.267% | $262.4689 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.79 | 11.813% | $196.5561 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.99 | 10.195% | $110.184 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.57 | 4.477% | $67.4608 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.76 | 13.284% | $248.9529 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.60 | 9.560% | $93.7834 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.44 | 7.744% | $81.2821 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.14 | $1,060.6882 | $1,060.68 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.90 | |