| 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 | $246.48 | 5.370% | $259.716 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 11.292% | $265.4982 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.29 | 12.853% | $65.782 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.30 | 5.773% | $225.6138 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 13.547% | $17.8496 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.56 | 8.201% | $11.426 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.67 | 6.759% | $148.0427 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.58 | $993.9283 | $993.93 | $993.95 | $993.80 | |