| 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 | $245.55 | 6.564% | $261.6679 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.94 | 6.678% | $200.4906 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.31 | 3.796% | $87.5104 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.76 | 5.134% | $142.7299 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 13.761% | $238.3634 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.28 | 6.374% | $6.6803 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.70 | 9.612% | $31.4586 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.07 | $968.9011 | $968.90 | $968.90 | $969.00 | |