| 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 | $242.87 | 6.499% | $258.6541 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.45 | 6.828% | $140.4254 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.38 | 6.613% | $6.8019 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.56 | 8.345% | $100.2841 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.84 | 6.647% | $78.7481 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.49 | 3.527% | $159.9389 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.35 | 10.322% | $270.675 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.94 | $1,015.5275 | $1,015.53 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.50 | |