| 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 | $249.53 | 5.607% | $263.5211 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 4.603% | $43.1697 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.41 | 11.619% | $45.1052 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.55 | 7.657% | $75.952 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.61 | 5.731% | $57.7397 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.57 | 5.199% | $108.9546 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.96 | 11.733% | $17.8326 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.90 | $612.2749 | $612.27 | $612.25 | $612.30 | |