| 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 | $245.96 | 7.112% | $263.4527 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.74 | 13.533% | $116.6438 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.39 | 9.701% | $110.1288 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.53 | 4.298% | $52.7018 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.28 | 11.517% | $75.0286 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.56 | 8.245% | $178.128 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.50 | 9.677% | $67.4514 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.96 | $863.5351 | $863.53 | $863.60 | $863.50 | |