| 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 | $243.58 | 6.349% | $259.0449 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 7.395% | $27.5468 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 7.866% | $173.2975 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.93 | 8.418% | $265.5482 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.51 | 9.719% | $104.7926 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.78 | 9.444% | $108.1088 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.44 | 3.806% | $136.4426 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.55 | $1,074.7814 | $1,074.78 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.60 | |