| 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 | $242.37 | 6.780% | $258.8027 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.49 | 8.490% | $259.8227 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.79 | 8.337% | $261.948 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.72 | 6.623% | $62.609 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.94 | 5.801% | $84.5773 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.32 | 10.315% | $6.9719 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 8.213% | $171.8206 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.41 | $1,106.5522 | $1,106.55 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.50 | |