| 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 | $243.30 | 6.648% | $259.4746 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.82 | 10.698% | $58.4707 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.48 | 7.744% | $159.9783 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.57 | 12.190% | $115.0733 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.72 | 13.564% | $128.0093 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.64 | 6.223% | $87.7827 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.77 | 9.660% | $74.3166 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.30 | $883.1055 | $883.10 | $883.05 | $883.20 | |