| 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 | $245.58 | 5.867% | $259.9882 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.94 | 10.455% | $196.5436 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.92 | 3.181% | $196.9932 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 8.613% | $37.6018 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 8.540% | $14.4792 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 8.713% | $123.7806 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.69 | 9.563% | $204.5432 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.95 | $1,033.9298 | $1,033.92 | $1,034.00 | $1,033.90 | |