| 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 | $242.85 | 6.520% | $258.6838 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.47 | 5.468% | $103.8543 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 8.171% | $63.1935 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.66 | 9.845% | $10.611 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 10.303% | $49.3606 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.70 | 6.330% | $71.9854 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.62 | 5.543% | $85.0888 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.47 | $642.7774 | $642.77 | $642.80 | $642.90 | |