| 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 | $245.83 | 5.220% | $258.6623 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 12.769% | $8.6719 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.99 | 13.595% | $13.62 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.99 | 13.789% | $143.3628 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.29 | 8.495% | $250.9381 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.30 | 4.796% | $27.5613 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.67 | 13.362% | $143.5956 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.76 | $846.4120 | $846.41 | $846.35 | $846.50 | |