| 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 | $245.39 | 5.610% | $259.1564 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.27 | 6.788% | $205.3213 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.52 | 7.142% | $162.3416 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.58 | 9.316% | $81.5279 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.46 | 7.329% | $20.8862 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.41 | 6.809% | $210.8516 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 12.505% | $5.9515 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.92 | $946.0365 | $946.04 | $946.05 | $946.10 | |