| 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 | $242.71 | 6.505% | $258.4983 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.35 | 10.874% | $13.6929 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.89 | 13.421% | $177.9462 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 9.435% | $30.3901 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.41 | 11.360% | $121.839 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 6.785% | $216.1222 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.68 | 13.195% | $58.4992 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.20 | $876.9879 | $876.99 | $877.00 | $876.90 | |