| 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 | $234.98 | 12.458% | $264.2538 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.51 | 4.435% | $60.0606 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.68 | 7.526% | $23.3116 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.32 | 8.692% | $45.9985 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.65 | 4.197% | $148.637 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 10.320% | $54.0016 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.93 | 7.525% | $173.04 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.02 | $769.3031 | $769.30 | $769.30 | $769.30 | |