| 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 | $245.37 | 7.361% | $263.4317 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.78 | 4.746% | $36.4307 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.29 | 8.336% | $151.9846 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.42 | 4.157% | $49.3912 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.42 | 3.700% | $23.2495 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 4.358% | $8.9122 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.74 | 10.325% | $58.1854 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.56 | $591.5853 | $591.58 | $591.65 | $591.50 | |