| 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 | $245.46 | 5.706% | $259.4659 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 10.301% | $217.0172 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 13.846% | $198.0579 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.55 | 10.265% | $121.898 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.72 | 3.742% | $6.9715 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.77 | 6.524% | $12.5379 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.75 | 12.595% | $8.7261 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.97 | $824.6745 | $824.69 | $824.65 | $824.70 | |