| 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 | $241.54 | 7.288% | $259.1434 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.67 | 5.547% | $259.2973 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.43 | 11.755% | $74.2388 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.41 | 13.496% | $162.7646 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.51 | 13.565% | $185.6901 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.27 | 6.435% | $5.6091 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 5.205% | $19.4524 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.32 | $966.1957 | $966.19 | $966.20 | $966.20 | |