| 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 | $5.86 | 10.272% | $6.4619 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 4.312% | $256.1485 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.28 | 9.481% | $129.4941 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.83 | 6.277% | $258.0724 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.48 | 12.739% | $211.3631 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.44 | 7.808% | $138.4686 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.47 | 11.827% | $258.846 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.92 | $1,258.8546 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.80 | $1,258.90 | |