| 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 | $246.68 | 5.584% | $260.4546 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.61 | 9.430% | $22.5535 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.28 | 13.381% | $272.4319 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.59 | 8.743% | $229.0019 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.33 | 11.536% | $42.7517 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.64 | 9.677% | $85.1532 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.37 | 3.723% | $37.7241 | $37.72 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.50 | $950.0709 | $950.05 | $950.05 | $950.20 | |