| 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 | $248.62 | 6.824% | $265.5858 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.39 | 10.859% | $215.4988 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.97 | 8.413% | $28.1549 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 4.490% | $10.24 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.88 | 10.548% | $218.7524 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.49 | 13.552% | $34.622 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.29 | 12.617% | $146.7287 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.44 | $919.5826 | $919.58 | $919.60 | $919.60 | |