| 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 | $245.91 | 4.304% | $256.494 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.92 | 12.365% | $7.7757 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.41 | 12.834% | $27.5428 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.94 | 11.637% | $201.996 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.71 | 7.285% | $144.5236 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.40 | 10.346% | $15.8898 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.83 | 6.745% | $140.7219 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.12 | $794.9438 | $794.94 | $794.95 | $794.90 | |