| 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 | $245.88 | 6.324% | $261.4295 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 6.301% | $42.4247 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.32 | 10.350% | $244.2266 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.32 | 6.171% | $58.7338 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.85 | 7.330% | $135.0748 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.69 | 5.866% | $19.7864 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.50 | 10.658% | $99.0389 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.47 | $860.7147 | $860.71 | $860.75 | $860.60 | |