| 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 | $247.53 | 4.809% | $259.4337 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 12.229% | $6.4532 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.41 | 12.129% | $253.8713 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.81 | 13.542% | $37.2531 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.33 | 3.665% | $16.9285 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.86 | 5.326% | $9.3319 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.96 | 9.548% | $83.2127 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.65 | $666.4844 | $666.47 | $666.50 | $666.50 | |