| 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 | $238.29 | 8.712% | $259.0498 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.58 | 5.526% | $112.4696 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.85 | 10.422% | $56.1496 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.27 | 6.418% | $62.0098 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.42 | 11.789% | $67.5429 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.84 | 12.444% | $246.0724 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.83 | 12.267% | $163.719 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.08 | $967.0131 | $967.01 | $966.95 | $966.90 | |