| 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 | $245.49 | 5.713% | $259.5148 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.65 | 6.301% | $97.4249 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.35 | 9.334% | $248.5708 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.50 | 9.305% | $74.8739 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.75 | 3.726% | $8.0388 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.39 | 11.571% | $22.7493 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.66 | 8.740% | $6.1547 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.79 | $717.3272 | $717.31 | $717.25 | $717.30 | |