| 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 | $246.49 | 5.458% | $259.9434 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.81 | 10.691% | $139.2603 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.35 | 9.777% | $160.6586 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.37 | 11.474% | $55.0347 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.66 | 10.228% | $160.5581 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.34 | 7.870% | $11.1538 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 7.306% | $88.5275 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.52 | $875.1364 | $875.13 | $875.15 | $875.20 | |