| 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 | $245.43 | 6.528% | $261.4517 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.84 | 8.139% | $232.3258 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.39 | 8.162% | $147.5222 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.83 | 12.645% | $26.8433 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.38 | 7.850% | $87.7683 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.32 | 5.240% | $54.0092 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.43 | 9.870% | $57.6048 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.62 | $867.5253 | $867.52 | $867.50 | $867.50 | |