| 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 | $242.98 | 6.387% | $258.4991 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.88 | 4.679% | $94.0855 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.36 | 9.516% | $162.4779 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.25 | 10.573% | $71.0432 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.91 | 6.567% | $126.7188 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.62 | 10.784% | $51.6475 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.26 | 10.651% | $200.566 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.26 | $965.0380 | $965.05 | $965.05 | $965.00 | |