| 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 | $246.71 | 4.759% | $258.4509 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.44 | 5.288% | $18.3622 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.31 | 10.202% | $142.5022 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.97 | 8.867% | $26.0954 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.80 | 12.251% | $101.9239 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.35 | 6.490% | $53.6177 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.84 | 3.603% | $60.96 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.42 | $661.9123 | $661.91 | $661.85 | $662.00 | |