| 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 | $246.42 | 6.218% | $261.7424 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.60 | 6.257% | $11.2632 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.79 | 5.203% | $28.1839 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.53 | 6.151% | $60.0072 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.91 | 9.315% | $21.7646 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 12.791% | $17.8661 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.82 | 10.216% | $129.8565 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.91 | $530.6839 | $530.68 | $530.65 | $530.80 | |