| 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 | $246.30 | 4.547% | $257.4993 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.54 | 5.639% | $23.811 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.89 | 11.463% | $32.2017 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 6.548% | $147.9632 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.92 | 11.846% | $62.5443 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.77 | 13.735% | $6.5625 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.82 | 12.859% | $165.6996 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.11 | $696.2816 | $696.27 | $696.25 | $696.30 | |