| 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 | $246.53 | 5.625% | $260.3973 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.83 | 3.159% | $145.2788 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.81 | 6.303% | $123.1095 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 7.299% | $6.0087 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.46 | 3.870% | $82.5351 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.54 | 3.391% | $148.4074 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.28 | 6.168% | $76.7382 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.05 | $842.4750 | $842.49 | $842.50 | $842.40 | |