| 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 | $246.37 | 6.163% | $261.5538 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.83 | 9.371% | $56.687 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.36 | 13.767% | $66.3944 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.38 | 10.856% | $63.6092 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.50 | 9.845% | $77.4407 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 8.520% | $179.72 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.45 | 6.859% | $107.3399 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.50 | $812.7450 | $812.74 | $812.75 | $812.70 | |