| 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 | $243.89 | 6.525% | $259.8038 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 13.513% | $31.6701 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 9.704% | $273.5579 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.95 | 7.740% | $194.9555 | $194.96 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.34 | 10.360% | $101.9064 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.32 | 7.190% | $6.7744 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.89 | 11.480% | $111.3574 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.65 | $980.0255 | $980.03 | $979.95 | $980.20 | |