| 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 | $245.48 | 5.645% | $259.3373 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.80 | 4.451% | $108.4201 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.43 | 12.354% | $66.772 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.33 | 11.828% | $155.81 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.28 | 7.324% | $134.4555 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.27 | 8.594% | $49.1605 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.30 | 8.794% | $254.9043 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.89 | $1,028.8597 | $1,028.86 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.90 | |