| 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 | $249.31 | 4.625% | $260.8406 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.94 | 5.262% | $137.8301 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.62 | 9.115% | $266.9171 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.99 | 13.700% | $15.9066 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.95 | 11.647% | $58.0006 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.26 | 8.589% | $23.086 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 8.276% | $75.49 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.79 | $838.0710 | $838.08 | $838.10 | $838.00 | |