| 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 | $238.96 | 6.335% | $254.0981 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.60 | 7.862% | $143.025 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 10.476% | $86.4806 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.67 | 12.774% | $61.6535 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.81 | 12.836% | $38.1499 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.99 | 5.297% | $63.1677 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.35 | 7.126% | $12.1588 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.66 | $658.7336 | $658.74 | $658.75 | $658.80 | |