| 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 | $243.52 | 6.624% | $259.6508 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 8.314% | $130.5292 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.87 | 3.729% | $177.2417 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.75 | 12.579% | $56.0081 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.82 | 7.455% | $49.2359 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.41 | 7.315% | $246.1913 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.37 | 9.535% | $130.7519 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.25 | $1,049.6089 | $1,049.61 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.60 | |