| 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 | $245.97 | 5.481% | $259.4516 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.97 | 13.497% | $204.2606 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.50 | 10.638% | $178.6804 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.87 | 12.124% | $99.6446 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.34 | 13.277% | $16.2439 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.75 | 9.557% | $53.409 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.79 | 8.407% | $88.6661 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.19 | $900.3562 | $900.35 | $900.35 | $900.40 | |