| 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 | $244.45 | 6.585% | $260.547 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.41 | 8.475% | $80.7162 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.80 | 11.827% | $156.3341 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.67 | 9.432% | $42.3174 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.28 | 10.221% | $192.0932 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.81 | 10.872% | $145.0317 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.90 | 5.659% | $102.3836 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.32 | $979.4232 | $979.42 | $979.45 | $979.30 | |