| 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 | $242.91 | 6.825% | $259.4886 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.78 | 7.624% | $50.3465 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 12.130% | $207.2499 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.44 | 10.139% | $77.5819 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.52 | 4.758% | $9.973 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.25 | 9.648% | $100.0538 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 7.664% | $119.8516 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.05 | $824.5453 | $824.54 | $824.55 | $824.60 | |