| 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 | $249.45 | 6.333% | $265.2477 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.67 | 7.441% | $11.464 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.47 | 6.703% | $261.9239 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 12.625% | $12.1297 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 7.417% | $174.4989 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.36 | 12.529% | $9.4074 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.68 | 4.753% | $230.1214 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.85 | $964.7930 | $964.79 | $964.75 | $964.70 | |