| 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 | $245.57 | 5.665% | $259.4815 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.52 | 13.290% | $137.67 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 12.293% | $112.7534 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.33 | 11.266% | $35.9723 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.41 | 9.496% | $190.972 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.86 | 4.329% | $165.737 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.74 | 6.538% | $86.0188 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.84 | $988.6050 | $988.60 | $988.55 | $988.70 | |