| 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 | $236.80 | 10.423% | $261.4817 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.31 | 4.170% | $158.6613 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.35 | 3.150% | $45.747 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.68 | 8.701% | $22.4794 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.72 | 7.133% | $12.556 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.75 | 7.873% | $86.0287 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.77 | 9.567% | $65.4882 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.38 | $652.4423 | $652.45 | $652.50 | $652.50 | |